Miscellaneous Error Conditions - Lenovo ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual

Machine type: 0800, 0852, 0870, 2471, 2557, 3091, 3265, 3373, 3429,3650, 3678, 4285, 5205, and 5248
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POST Error Message
Memory test fail
Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press
any key when ready

Miscellaneous error conditions

Message/Symptom
Changing display colors
Computer will not power-off. See "Hard disk drive boot
error" on page 41.
Computer will not RPL from server
Computer will not perform a Wake On LAN® (if applicable)
Dead computer. See "Hard disk drive boot error" on page
41.
Diskette drive in-use light remains on or does not light
when drive is active.
Blank screen except for flashing cursor.
Incorrect memory size during POST
Description/Action
If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional
information appears. This information gives specifics
about the type and location of the memory error.
The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device.
Make sure the boot drive is properly connected to the
computer.
Make sure you have bootable media.
FRU/Action
Display/Monitor
1. Power Switch
2. System Board
3. Riser card, if installed.
1. Ensure that network is in startup sequence as first
device or first device after diskette.
2. Ensure that network adapter is enabled for RPL.
3. Network adapter (Advise network administrator of
new MAC address)
1. Check power supply and signal cable connections
to network adapter.
2. Ensure that the operating system settings are set to
enable Wake on LAN.
3. Ensure Wake On LAN feature is enabled in
Setup/Configuration (see "Starting the Setup Utility
program" on page 37)
4. Ensure network administrator is using correct MAC
address.
5. Ensure no interrupt or I/O address conflicts.
6. Network adapter (advise network administrator of
new MAC address)
1. Power Supply
2. System Board
1. Diskette Drive
2. System Board
3. Diskette Drive Cable
1. System Board
2. Primary Hard Disk Drive
3. Hard Disk Drive Cable
1. Run the Memory tests.
2. Memory Module
3. System Board
Chapter 7
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Symptom-to-FRU Index
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