IBM Aptiva Handbook page 145

Table 7: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions
Error Code Description
662 Diskette Drive Configuration
Error
762 Math Coprocessor
Configuration Error
962 Parallel Port Configuration
Error
1162 Serial Port Configuration
Error
1762 Hard Disk Configuration Error
Notes:
1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9.
2. If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, see your online Aptiva Helper for information on running
diagnostics. If you need service, see the HelpWare book.
Here's what to do:
1. If you added or removed a diskette drive, press Enter while the error
message is displayed. This starts the Setup Utility. See "Changing disk drive
configuration" on page 35 for information to help you verify that the
diskette drive settings are correct. If the settings are not correct, change the
settings.
2. Make sure the diskette drive cables are connected correctly and securely.
See "Adding and removing drives" on page 84 for information to help you
check these connections.
See the HelpWare book for information on obtaining service.
If you installed or removed hardware, press Enter while the error message is
displayed. This starts the Setup Utility. See "Changing input/output port
configuration" on page 37 for information to help you verify that the parallel
port settings are correct. If the settings are not correct, change the settings.
If you installed or removed hardware, press Enter while the error message is
displayed. This starts the Setup Utility. See "Changing input/output port
configuration" on page 37 for information to help you verify that the serial port
settings are correct. If the settings are not correct, change the settings.
1. Make sure the cables to all drives in the tower are securely connected. See
"Adding and removing drives" on page 84 for information to help you
check these connections.
2. Press Enter while the error message is displayed. This starts the Setup
Utility. See "Changing disk drive configuration" on page 35 for information
to help you verify that the drive settings are correct. If the settings are not
correct, change the settings.
Responding to error codes 129