6 Tests and Error Messages
MaxiLife Test Sequence and Error Messages
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Incompatible memory modules | Mem Miscompare | 3 | Check that the memory modules are of |
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Presence of continuity modules in the RIMM | RIMM Continuity | 3 | Check that the RDRAM continuity |
sockets |
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Compatibility speed rating of installed RDRAM | RIMM speed | 3 | Check that the installed RDRAM modules |
modules |
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Compatibility of installed RDRAM modules | RIMM Devices | 3 | The 32 device limit per RDRAM has been |
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Presence of memory modules | No RIMM | 3 | Check that the memory modules are |
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Availability of video controller. It is checked by | No Video | 4 | Check that the video controller is |
the BIOS. If an error is detected, it is not a fatal |
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one and the BIOS will continue its execution |
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normally. |
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| controller. This is not a fatal error and |
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| the BIOS will continue its normal |
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Operating System Boot Phase
If no error message has been displayed at this stage of the system startup by the BIOS, the operating system is launched. The LCD status panel will display the system platform and a “smiling icon.”
Run-Time Errors
During the normal usage of the PC Workstation (and at boot), MaxiLife continually monitors vital system parameters. These include: temperature errors, fan malfunctions, power voltage drops and CPU problems.
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