Table 2-1 BIOS Error Codes, Messages, and Beeps List

BIOS Error Codes, Messages, beeps

Action/FRU

NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages, codes, 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.

Secondary master

A warning message to indicate there

hard disk failure

has been change of IDE Primary

 

(Secondary) Channel Master (Slave)

 

device.

Secondary slave hard

Load default settings in Setup.

Check IDE drive jumper. See ”3.5-In.

disk failure

Hard Disk Drive Jumper Locations” on

 

 

page 133.

 

IDE drive power.

 

IDE drive cable/connection.

 

IDE drive.

Hard Disk(s) failure

Hard Disk Drive controller diagnostics

(40)

failed.

 

 

Non-System disk or

Insert a system disk into Drive A: and

disk error

press <Enter>.

Replace and strike

If you assumed the system would boot

any key when ready

from the hard drive, make sure the

 

controller is inserted correctly and all

 

cables are properly attached.

 

Be sure the disk is formatted as a boot

 

device. Then reboot the system.

 

 

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