Solving computer problems

Message: 0194: The computer is carried through the security gate

Solution: The computer has been carried through the security portal gate. Enter the supervisor password to return your computer to the normal operation.

Message: 0200: Hard disk error

Solution: The hard disk is not working. Make sure the hard disk drive is attached firmly. Run the BIOS Setup Utility; then make sure the hard disk drive is not disabled in the Startup menu.

Message: 021x: Keyboard error

Solution: Make sure that there are no objects placed on the keyboard, or if you have one, the external keyboard. Turn off the computer, and turn off all attached devices. Turn on the computer first; then turn on the attached devices.

If you still see the same error code, do the following:

vIf an external keyboard is connected, do the following:

Turn off the computer and disconnect the external keyboard; then turn on the computer. Make sure that the built-in keyboard operates correctly. If it was, have the external keyboard serviced.

Make sure that the external keyboard is connected to the correct connector.

vTest the computer by using PC-Doctor.

If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced.

Message: 0230: Shadow RAM error

Solution: The shadow RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with PC-Doctor. If you added a memory module just before turning the computer on, reinstall it. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor.

Message: 0231: System RAM error

Solution: The system RAM failed. Test your computer’s memory with PC-Doctor. If you added a memory module just before turning the computer on, reinstall it. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor.

Message: 0232: Extended RAM error

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IBM R30 manual Solving computer problems