IBM 2140, 2142 manual Beeps

Table 2-1 (Page 1 of 23). POST and Diagnostics and Utilities Index for Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps

Symptoms,

Messages,

Error

Action/FRU

Codes,

or

Beeps

Note:

To

diagnose

a

problem,

first

find

the

symptom,

message, error

code,

or

beeps

in

left

column. If

directed

to

a

check

procedure, replace

the FRU indicated

in

the

check

procedure.

If

no

check

procedure

is

indicated, the

first

Action/FRU

listed

in

right

column is

the

most

likely

cause.

Symptoms

Address

Exceeds

the

Size Enterof

the correct

address.

Your

Memory.

Memory

Module

An invalid memory address wasSystem Board

entered.

Diagnostics Tests

display this message during the

Locate

Bad Chips

option.

Arithmetic

Functions

Failed.

Processor

An

error

was

detected duringSystemtheBoard

CPU

Test.

Audio software program invokedAudio amplifier card but no sound comes out of cable, jumpers

speakers.Sound volume control Speakers

System board

Audio software program doesSystemnot board initiate in software but

CD/DVD-ROM drive works normally.

Base		Memory		Test		Failed.	Memory	Module
An error was detected in							Systbasem	Board
memory.
Blinking		cursor			only	and machine“Factory-Installed Drive Devices” on
not	working			normally.			page	2-47.
							Diskette		drive connection/cable
							Diskette		drive
							System	board
Boot	Sector			Unreadable.			Hard	Disk	Drive
A boot sector read error							Hardwas Disk Drive Cable
detected			on the hard diskSystemdrive.Board
Bus	Noise		Test		Failed.		Memory	Module
RAM	Test detected an errorSystemin							Board
the	memory			bus.

Check Procedures2-11