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| POST Error Messages |
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Error Message | Explanation |
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Previous POST did not | POST loads default values and offers to run Setup. If the failure |
complete successfully. | was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the |
| next boot will likely fail. On systems with wait states, improper |
| Setup settings can also terminate POST and cause this error on |
| the next boot. Run Setup and verify that the |
| configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the |
| system is booted. |
Real time clock error | |
Shadow Ram Failed at offset: | Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the |
nnnn | error was detected. |
System battery is dead – | The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. |
Replace and run SETUP | Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system. |
System cache error – Cache | RAM cache failed the BIOS test. BIOS disabled the cache. |
disabled |
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System CMOS checksum bad | CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an |
– run SETUP | application program that changes data stored in CMOS. Run |
| Setup and reconfigure the system either using the Default Values |
| and/or making your own selections. |
System RAM Failed at offset: | System RAM failed at offset nnnn of the 64k block at which the |
nnnn | error was detected. |
System timer error | The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board. |
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If You Need Assistance
If you have a problem with your computer, first review the checklist and troubleshooting table in the previous section.
If you still have a problem, see Chapter 11, “Getting Service and Support,” for details about contacting NEC.
Note If you purchased and are using this product outside the U.S. or Canada, please contact the local NEC office or their dealers for the support and service available in your country.