Texas Instruments 570CD Error Message Corrective Action

Error Message Corrective Action

Keyboard Interface Error Cycle Power to Notebook; if prob-

lem persists, check keyboard cable

conections to main board; if

problem persists, replace keyboard

and or main board.

Memory Size Mismatch Enter and then exit the System

Configuration Setup in the Setup

utility.

Missing operating system Correct the HDD type in the

configuration menu and reboot.

Refer to the specification label

pasted on the back side of the

notebook or attached to hard disk

drive.

Non-system disk or disk error. Replace

and strike any key when ready Remove disk in drive A and press

any key

Pointing Device Error Cycle Power to Notebook; if

problem persists, check cable

connections from glidepad board to

main board; if problem persists,

replace glidepad board; if problem

persists, replace main board.

Pointing Device Interface Error C ycle Power to Notebook; if

problem persists, open up the

notebook and check the glidepad

cabling

Protected Mode Test Fail Cycle power to Notebook

RAM BIOS Bad Cycle power to Notebook

RAM Parity Error Cycle power to Notebook; if

problem persists, replace main

board and/or DIMM module (if

used)

Real-Time Clock Error Press Ctrl-Alt-Esc to r econfigure

the system.

Video RAM BIOS Bad Cycle power to Notebook; if

problem persists, remove and

replace the main board.

Table A-2 POST Checkpoint List

A-2 Error Messages

Contents

Main Page Contents Preface 1 General Description 2 Installation 3 Operating Instructions 4 Theory of Operation 5 Troubleshooting Procedures 6 Field Service A Self Test Error Messages B PC-Doctor Diagnostics Preface Introduction Intended Audience Contents Other Manuals About the System Ordering Parts and Supplies 1 General Description 1.1 1.2 Features Model 570CD Model 570CDT Model 1.3 Configuration P/N Suffix Configuration P/N Suffix 1.4 Page 1.4.1 1.4.2 1.4.3 Glidepad Select Buttons n 1.4.3.1 Controls and Indicators n 1.4.4 ^ 1.4.5 n 1.4.6 1.4.7 1.5 1.6 1.6.1 1.6.2 1.7 Specifications Page Specifications Models 570CD/575CD Models 570CDT/575CDT 1.8 2 Installation 2.1 2.2 n 2.3 c n 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.4 c 2.5 2.5.1 Page 2.5.2 2-6 Installation Figure 2-3 Parallel Port Location/Pinouts 2.5.3 c 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.6 c AC Adapter 2.7 AC Power (120VAC to 230 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz) 2.8 2.9 2.10 3 Operating Instructions n 3.1 3.2 3.2.1 3.2.2 3.3 3.3.1 Page 3.3.2 3.3.3 3.3.4 3.3.5 3.3.6 3.3.7 3.3.8 3.3.9 Page 4 Theory of Operation 4.1 4.2 4.2.1 MAIN BOARD 4-2 Theory of Operation System Controller 82C557 Figure 4-1 Notebook Functional Block Diagram Address Range Device Controller Channel Address Function Priority Interrupt Number Interrupt Source n 4.2.2 4.2.3 4.2.4 c 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7 4.2.8 4.2.9 Page 4.2.9.4 DC-DC Converter/Battery Charger Circuit 5 Troubleshooting Procedures 5.1 5.2 SEE PARAGRAPH 5.3.3 Figure 5-1 Troubleshooting Flowchart See Appendix B (PC-Doctor) 5-2 Troubleshooting Procedures 5.3 5.3.1 recharged battery pack if battery is discharged) 5-4 Troubleshooting Procedures Figure 5-2 Troubleshooting Block Diagram n 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 Page Interactive Tests Supporting Online documentation Page 5.3.5.3 Running PC-Doctor n 5.3.5.4 Quitting PC-Doctor n 6 Field Service c 6.1 6.2 6.2.1 c 6.2.2 6.2.3 6.2.4 6.3 c 6.4 and Assemblies 6.4.1 Page 6.4.2 Page Item No. 6.5 c Procedures n 6.5.1 Pack 6.5.3 6.5.4 Modules (DIMMs) 6.5.5 6.5.6 6.5.7 Assembly 6.5.8 6.5.9 6.5.10 6.5.11 n 6.5.12 6.5.13 6.5.14 6.5.15 c Appendix A Self Test Error Messages A.1 Error Messages A-1 Table A-1 Self Test Error Messages Error Message Corrective Action Table A-2 POST Checkpoint List A-2 Error Messages Checkpoint No. Description Error Messages A-3 Checkpoint No. Description A-4 Error Messages Page B PC-Doctor Diagnostics B.1 PC-Doctor Diagnostics B-1 B.2 B.3 Table B-1 PC-Doctor Key Assignments B-2 PC-Doctor Diagnostics Table B-2 Test Selection Menu Special Keys B.4 n B.5.1 B.5.2 B.5.3 B.5.4 B.5.5 B.6 B-6 PC-Doctor Diagnostics B.7