NEC L320 manual If You Need Assistance

	POST Error Messages
Error Message	Explanation
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 wait-state
	configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the
	system is booted.
Real time clock error	Real-time clock fails BIOS test. It may require board repair.
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
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.

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.

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