Post Error Messages List - Acer Veriton 5200D Service Manual

POST Error Messages List

If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use "POST Error
Messages List" to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description
of your error symptoms in "Error Symptoms List" on page 75
NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a total
system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change. This system check can
be done through the diagnostics program.
NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you replace the main board. Also
check the power supply voltages if you have a "system no-power" condition.
If you are unable to correct the problem by using the "BIOS Messages List" table and "Error Symptoms List"
table, go to "Undetermined Problems" on page 79.
To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages in the 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 Messages
CMOS Battery Bad
CMOS Checksum Error
Disk Boot Failure
Diskette Drives or Types Mismatch Error
Display Switch Is Set Incorrectly
Display Type Has Changed Since Last Boot
Error Encountered Initializing Hard Drive
Error Encountered Initializing Hard Disk Controller
Floppy Disk CNTRLR Error or No CNTRLR Present
Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Present
Memory Address Error
Memory Parity Error
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Action/FRU
Battery should be replaced
Check the battery and replace if necessary.
Insert system disk into Drive (A:) and press
NOTE: If you assumed the system would boot
from the hard drive, make sure the
controller is inserted correctly and all
cables are properly attached. Also be
sure the disk is formatted as a boot
device. Then reboot the system.
Run Setup
Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off
the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and
change the VIDEO selection.
Configure the system for the new display type/
Be sure the adapter is installed correctly and all cables are
correctly and firmly attached. Also be sure the correct hard
drive type is selected in Setup.
Make sure the cord is correctly and firmly installed in the
bus. Be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in
Setup. Also check if any jumper needs to be set correctly
on the hard drive.
Make sure the controller is installed correctly and firmly. If
there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette
Drive selection in Setup is set to None.
Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys
are pressed during the boot.
NOTE: If you are purposely configuring the
system without a keyboard, set the error
halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL,
BUT KEYBOARD.This will cause BIOS to
ignore the missing keyboard and continue
the boot.
Use this location along with the memory map for your
system to find and replace the bad memory chips.
Use this location along with the memory map for your
system to find and replace the bad memory chips.
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