IBM NetVista Hardware Manual page 52

Table 2-1 BIOS Error Codes, Messages, and Beeps List
BIOS Error Codes, Messages,
beeps
NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages, codes, or beeps in 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.
Hard Disk(s) failure (40)
Hard Disk(s) failure (20)
Hard Disk(s) failure (10)
Non-System disk or disk error
Replace and strike any key when
ready
OFFENDING SEGMENT:
PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT
PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI, F2
TO REBOOT
RAM PARITY ERROR –
CHECKING FOR SEGMENT ...
Memory parity Error at ...
Memory Verify Error at.
OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT
FOUND
ERROR ENCOUNTERED
INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE
ERROR INITIALIZING HARD
DISK CONTROLLER
FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR ERROR
OR NO CNTRLR PRESENT
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Action/FRU
Hard Disk Drive controller diagnostics failed.
Hard Disk Drive initialization error.
Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.
Insert a system disk into Drive A: and press <Enter>.
If you assumed the system would boot from the hard drive, make sure
the controller is inserted correctly and all cables are properly attached.
Be sure the disk is formatted as a boot device. Then reboot the
system.
This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK
and RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has
caused the problem has been isolated.
This will be displayed at the bottom of the screen when an error
occurs that requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will
reboot.
When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt condition during boot,
this will allow you to disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can
reboot the system with the NMI enabled.
Indicates a parity error in Random Access Memory.
Indicates a memory parity error at a specific location. You can use this
location along with the memory map for your system to find and
replace the bad memory chips.
Indicates an error verifying a value already written to memory. Use the
location along with your system's memory map to locate the bad chip.
This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK
and RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has
caused the problem cannot be isolated.
Hard drive cannot be initialized. 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.
Cannot initialize controller. 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 to see if any jumper needs to be set correctly on
the hard drive.
Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller. 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.