Run Time Error Messages; Pcmcia Modem Problem - Texas Instruments Extensa 660 Series Maintenance Manual

5.3.4 Run Time Error Messages

In the event of a hardware/software error that occurs after completion of POST, the
error messages listed and described in Table 5-4 may occur.
Table 5-4 Run Time Error Message Troubleshooting
Message
I/O card parity interrupt at
address . Type (S)hut off
NMI, (R)eboot, other keys to
continue
Memory parity interrupt at
address . Type (S)hut off
NMI, (R)eboot, other keys to
continue
Unexpected HW interrupt,
interrupt at address . Type
(R)eboot, other keys to
continue
Unexpected SW interrupt,
interrupt at address . Type
(R)eboot, other keys to
continue
Unexpected type 02 interrupt
at xxxxh . Type (S)hut off
NMI, (R)eboot, other keys to
continue
5.3.5 PCMCIA Modem Problems
If an optional PCMCIA modem does not work properly, check the following items:
Dialing problem or wrong number - Try dialing a number that you have
previously dialed successfully.
Faulty phone line - Connect a telephone to the line and listen for a dial tone.
Software program - Check to ensure that you have installed the software
correctly.
Cause
Memory on a peripheral card
has failed.
A memory chip(s) has failed.
Hardware problem. Not
displayed if the expected
interrupt handler is not
enabled.
Error(s) in the software
program. Not displayed if the
extended interrupt handler is
not enabled.
A parity error occurred, but
the source can not be
determine.
Action
Check the memory cards
installed in the system.
Check the memory on the
system board.
Check all hardware in the
system.
Turn the machine off and then
on again. If doesn't work,
check the program.
Turn the power off and then on
again.
Troubleshooting Procedures 5-11