IBM Aptiva 2174 Hardware Maintenance Service page 69

Table 2-1 POST Error Messages List
NOTE:
To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages in left column. If
directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check
procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right
column is the most likely cause.
BIOS Error Messages
Memory Size Decreased
Memory Size Increased
Memory Size Change
FDC Failure
A: Drive Error
B: Drive Error
DMA Error
Primary Master HDD Error
Primary Slave HDD Error
Secondary Master HDD Error
Secondary Slave HDD Error
Primary Master Drive Error-ATAPI
Incompatible.
Primary Slave Drive Error-ATAPI
Incompatible.
Secondary Master Drive Error-ATAPI
Incompatible.
Secondary Slave Drive Error-ATAPI
Incompatible.
HDC Failure
Action/FRU
Insert the memory modules in the DIMM
sockets properly, then reboot the system.
Memory module. "005 -" on page 57 to
replace memory module.
Syste2m board.
Diskette drive cable/connection.
Diskette drive
System board
Enter BIOS Setup and load the default
settings.
Remove all adapter cards that are NOT
factory-installed, then reboot the system.
Ensure that the diskette drive is not set to
[Write Protected] in the Security Options in
BIOS Setup.
Load default settings in Setup.
Enter BIOS Setup and load the default
settings.
Check IDE drive jumper. See "3.5-In. Hard
Disk Drive Jumper Settings" on page 112.
IDE hard disk drive power.
IDE hard disk drive cable/connection.
IDE hard disk drive.
Corresponding drive in not an ATAPI
device.
Run BIOS Setup to make sure device is
selected correctly.
Hard disk drive cable/connection.
Hard disk drive
System board
Check Procedures 37