Problems And Solutions; Error Messages - IBM THINKPAD THINKPAD A30 Service And Troubleshooting Manual

Problems and solutions

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
0187: EAIA data access
error
0188: Invalid RFID
serialization information
area or bad CRC2.
0189: Invalid RFID
configuration
information area
0190: Critical low-battery
error
0195: Security hardware
tamper detected
0196: Security hardware
removed
0197: Invalid Remote
change requested
01C8: More than one
modem devices are
found; only one is
allowed. Remove one of
them. Press Esc to
continue.
01C9: More than one
Ethernet devices are
found; only one is
allowed. Remove one of
them. Press Esc to
continue.
Solution
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #6). Have the computer
serviced.
The access to EEPROM failed. Have the computer serviced.
The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1, or block # 6). 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 Security Chip has been attached to or replaced on your computer. Open
the BIOS Setup Utility (using the supervisor password), and clear the
Security Chip. If it does not solve this problem, have the computer serviced.
The Security Chip has been removed from your computer. Clear the
Security Chip, using the BIOS Setup Utility by entering supervisor
password. If it does not solve this problem, have the computer serviced.
The remote configuration for the Security Chip has failed. Confirm the
operation and try again.
Remove either a modem Mini-PCI Card or a modem Daughter Card.
Otherwise, press Esc to ignore the warning message. If it does not solve this
problem, have the computer serviced.
Remove either an Ethernet Mini-PCI Card or an Ethernet Daughter Card.
Otherwise, press Esc to ignore the warning message. If it does not solve this
problem, have the computer serviced.
Solving computer problems
Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
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