Post Error Messages - NEC VERSA SXI Manual

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display on either the LCD or a CRT. The system warns you by beeping.

Post Error Messages

The NEC Versa SXi computer has a built-in checking program that automatically tests
its components when you turn the system power on. This diagnostic test is called the
Power-On Self-Test (POST). If the system finds a problem during the POST, the
system displays an error message or emits a series of beep signals. If this happens,
follow the instructions in the POST Error Messages table or the Beep Code table, as
appropriate.
If an error message appears before the operating system starts, look up the error
message in the following table. Follow the instructions. If you see other error messages,
the hardware might need repair.
Message
Address line is short
C: Drive Error
C:Drive Failure
Cache Memory Bad, Do
Not Enable Cache
CH-2 Timer Error
CMOS Battery State Low
CMOS Checksum Failure
10-4 Solving System Problems
When the NEC Versa detects an error related to display devices, it cannot
Post Error Messages
Resolution
Error in the address decoding circuitry on the system
board. Contact your service representative for service.
Hard disk drive C: does not respond. Confirm that C:
hard disk type in Setup is correct.
Hard disk drive C: does not respond. You may need to
replace the hard disk drive. Contact your service
representative for service.
Cache memory is defective. It must be replaced.
Contact your service representative for service.
Most ISA computers include two timers. There is an
error in timer 2. Contact your service representative for
service.
CMOS RAM is powered by a battery. The battery
power is low. Connect the system to AC power to
charge the CMOS battery. If the battery does not
charge, contact your service representative to replace
the CMOS battery.
After CMOS RAM values are saved, a checksum value
is generated for error checking. The previous value is
different from the current value. Run Setup to reset the
value.