Winbook XP5 User Manual page 67

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replacement battery.
The battery gauge circuit inside the WinBook is defec-
tive. Call the Technical Support number listed on the
WinBook "Read-Me-First" sheet.
[XP5 A-21]
Error Message Handling
Power-on self-tests are the system tests and component initialization processes performed by the
computer's AT-compatible ROM BIOS. The self-tests first initialize, and then test thecentral
hardware. The central hardware must function properly before further system tests can be run. In
general, a failure in a test of the system board or its components halts the test and causes a beep.
Each time the system boots, the BIOS performs diagnostic testing of the various system
components. During a standard implementation, if the BIOS detects an error, one of the
following events occurs:
A message displays informing you where the error occurred. Following the message, the prompt
"Press Fl to continue," or "Press F2 to enter setup," displays. The system pauses until you press
Fl or F2.
The following section lists the messages that may appear while booting up the WinBook. Where
applicable, possible solutions are included.
Message:Gate A20 failure
Description:System gate A20 cannot run.
Action: Call the Technical Support number listed on theWinBook "Read-Me-First"
sheet.Message:Memory failure at read expecting
Description:System memory read failure at **** bank, whereis a
memory address.
Action:Check if Memory card is properly seated in socket.
Follow instructions in Chapter 5 to re-install it. Take
precautions against static-electric discharge!
Call the Technical Support number on the WinBook
"Read-Me-First" sheet to replace the memory card.

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