Post Errors - NEC VERSA 2000 Service And Reference Manual

POST Errors

Error messages will appear during POST when configuration information does not match
the settings stored in memory. Error message will also appear if the system loses the
configuration information due to hardware failure.
Refer to Table Section 2-4 for a description of POST error messages.
Message
Diskette drive n failure
Diskette read failure - press
F1
to run Auto Setup. Press
any other key to retry boot.
Non-system disk or disk
error; replace and press any
key when ready.
No boot device available -
F1
press to run Auto Setup.
Invalid configuration
information - run Auto Setup
Real-time clock failure
Time-of day not set - run
Auto Setup
Fixed disk failure
Fixed disk controller failure
Keyboard clock line failure
Keyboard data line failure
Keyboard controller failure
Keyboard stuck key failure
Table Section 2-4 POST Error Messages
Action
Drive n does not work or is improperly connected (drive n meaning
either drive A or B). Check that drive n is securely connected and
power is on. Press
drive parameters. If a problem still exists, drive n might need
repair.
Remove the diskette from drive A and press
from the hard disk. Or, insert a bootable disk in drive A and press
F1
.
Remove the diskette from drive A and press any key to start the
system from the hard disk.
F1
Press , start Auto Setup and change the hard disk type to the
correct setting. Exit and save Auto Setup.
One or more system configuration parameters are not properly set.
Use Auto Setup to set them correctly. Exit and save to update the
parameters. Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery.
Set time and date using Auto Setup. Exit and save to update the
parameters. Connect the AC adapter to charge the CMOS battery.
Set time and date using the Auto Setup. Exit and save to update
the parameters.
F1
Press to start Auto Setup. Exit and save to update the
parameters. If a problem still exists, check if the drive is installed
properly.
F1
Press . Start Auto Setup. Exit and save to update the
parameters. The hard disk controller is inoperable and requires
repair.
The keyboard requires repair.
The keyboard requires repair.
The keyboard requires repair.
A key is jammed. Remove any objects interfering with data entry. If
the message remains, the keyboard requires repair.
F1
to start Auto Setup to check the diskette
F1
to start the system