Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message; Index Of Error Messages; Error Message List - Acer TravelMate 6460 Service Manual

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes.
Note: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in Error Message List, if the FRU
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-
defective FRU.
The error messages are listed in the coming pages to indicate the BIOS signals on the screen and the error
symptoms classified by functions. If the symptom is not included on the list, please refer to Undetermined
Problems.
Note: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them show information about a hardware
device, for example, the size of memory installed. Others may indicate problems with a device, such as the
way it has been configured.
Note: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, please reset the computer.
Enter Setup and install Setup defaults to correct the errors.

Index of Error Messages

Error Code List
Error Code
006
010
070
071
072
110
No error code
No error code

Error Message List

Error Message
Failure Fixed Disk
Stuck Key
Keyboard error
Keyboard Controller Failed
Keyboard locked - Unlock key
switch
Monitor type does not match
CMOS - Run Setup
Chapter 4
Equipment Configuration Error Causes:
• CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch
• IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error
The causes will be shown before Equipment Configuration Error.
Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R: xxxxh, W: xxxxh)
Real Time Clock Error
CMOS Battery Bad
CMOS Checksum Error
System disabled.
Incorrect password is specified.
Battery critical low: In this situation BIOS will issue four short beeps then
shut down system, no message will be shown.
Thermal critical high: In this situation BIOS will shut down the system, no
message will be shown.
Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility.
Hard disk drive
System board
see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.
see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.
see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check.
Unlock external keyboard
Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility.
Error Message
FRU/Action in Sequence
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