Beep Codes And System Messages; System Error Messages; Table F-1. System Error Messages - Dell 2200 User Manual

Appendix F

Beep Codes and System Messages

T
he information in this appendix replaces the informa-
tion about beep codes and system messages described in
your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide. Use the
information in this appendix for descriptions of any beep
codes emitted by your system or system messages dis-
played on the screen by the system basic input/output
system (BIOS). If the corrective action for a beep code or
error message requires troubleshooting a problem, refer
to Chapter 5 in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Guide for information on running the appropriate system
diagnostics test(s).
Message
System battery is dead
- Replace and run Setup
System CMOS checksum
bad - Run Setup
Incorrect drive A type
- Run Setup
Incorrect drive B type
- Run Setup
Keyboard error
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary.

Table F-1. System Error Messages

Probable Cause
The battery on the system
board is dead.
The CMOS configuration
data is corrupted.
The installed diskette drive
does not match the diskette
drive type in CMOS.
The installed diskette drive
does not match the diskette
drive type in CMOS.
A cable or connector may be
loose, or the keyboard may
be faulty.
NOTE: The system diagnostics is run directly from the
Dell Server Assistant CD. See Chapter 2, "Using the Dell
Server Assistant CD," for information on running the
CD.
S
ystem Error Messages
Table F-1 lists system error messages that can be gener-
ated by the system BIOS.
Corrective Action
Replace the battery on the system board and run
the System Setup program to restore your sys-
tem configuration.
Run the System Setup program to restore your sys-
tem configuration.
Run the System Setup program to correct the diskette
drive type. See "Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive
B" in Chapter 4.
Run the System Setup program to correct the diskette
drive type. See "Diskette Drive A and Diskette Drive
B" in Chapter 4.
Check the keyboard cable and connector for
proper connection. If the problem persists, run
the Keyboard Test Group in the system diagnos-
tics to determine whether the keyboard or the
keyboard controller is faulty. See the chapter
titled "Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics"
in your Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Guide.
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