Problem Solving 5-17BIOS Messages
Message Description
nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of system cache in
kilobytes successfully tested.
Diskette drive A error
or
Diskette drive B error
Diskette Drive is present but fails the BIOS POST
diskette tests. Check to see that the drive is defined
with the proper diskette type in Setup and that the
diskette drive is correctly attached.
Entering SETUP ... The Setup program is starting.
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn*Extended memory is not working or is not properly
configured at offset nnnn.
nnnn Extended RAM passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes
successfully tested.
Failing Bits: nnnn* The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM
address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory)
which failed the memory test. Each 1 (one) in the map
indicates a failed bit.
Fixed Disk 0 Failure
or
Fixed Disk 1 Failure
or
Fixed Disk Controller Failure*
Fixed disk is not working or not properly configured.
Check to see if the fixed disk is attached properly. Run
Setup to be sure the fixed disk type is correctly
identified.
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP
or
Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP
Type of floppy drive is not correctly identified in Setup.
Invalid NVRAM media type* Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) access.
Keyboard controller error* The keyboard controller test failed. You may have to
replace the keyboard or controller.
Keyboard error nn The keyboard is not working. BIOS discovered a stuck
key and displays the scan code nn for the stuck key.
Monitor type does not match CMOS -
Run SETUP
Monitor type is not correctly identified in Setup.
Operating system not found The operating system cannot be located on either
drive A: or drive C:. Enter Setup and see if the fixed
disk and floppy are properly identified.
*If your system displays this message, write down the message and notify your customer representat ive.
If your system fails after you made changes in the BIOS Setup menus, you may be able to correct the
problem by entering Setup and restoring the original values.