Troubleshooting; Error Messages - IBM ThinkPad G40 Series Service And Troubleshooting Manual

Troubleshooting

If you do not find your problem here, refer to Access IBM, your on-board help
system. Open Access IBM by pressing the Access IBM button. The following
section only describes problems that might prevent you from accessing this
help system.

Error messages

Notes:
1. In the charts, x can be any character.
2. The version of PC-Doctor referred to here is PC-Doctor for Windows.
Message
0175: Bad CRC1, stop
POST task
0177: Bad SVP data, stop
POST task.
0182: Bad CRC2. Enter
BIOS Setup and load
Setup defaults.
0185: Bad startup
sequence settings. Enter
BIOS Setup and load
Setup defaults.
0187: EAIA data access
error
0188: Invalid RFID
Serialization Information
Area.
0189: Invalid RFID
configuration
information area
0190: Critical low-battery
error
0191: System Security -
Invalid remote change
requested.
0199: System Security -
IBM Security password
retry count exceeded.
Solution
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #6). Have the computer
serviced.
The EEPROM checksum of the supervisor password is not correct. Have the
computer serviced.
The EEPROM checksum CRC2 is not correct. Enter BIOS setup and load
default setting.
The EEPROM checksum of the startup sequence is not correct. Enter BIOS
setup and load default setting.
The access to EEPROM is failed. Have the computer serviced.
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1). The system board
should be replaced, and the box serial number needs to be reinstalled. Have
the computer serviced.
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 4 and 5). The system board
should be replaced, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the
computer serviced.
The computer turned off because the battery is low. Connect the ac adapter
to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully
charged one.
The system configuration change has failed. Confirm the operation and try
again.To clear the error, enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
This message is displayed if you enter a wrong supervisor password more
than three times. Confirm the supervisor password and try again. To clear
the error, enter the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Solving computer problems
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
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