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post errors
POST M
ESSAGES
Each time you boot up, the computer performs a self-diagnostic
check.
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Faster Repairs
Keep a record of any
warning messages; it
may help to reduce re-
pair time.
W
ARNING
M
ESSAGES
If there is an error during the self-diagnosis, a
short message will
display specifying the error. You can press
F1
to try to continue the
boot process, or press
F2
to run
Setup
.
If the following messages occur, press
F2
to run
Setup
.
message:
Diskette drive A error
description: The floppy drive is present, but fails the BIOS POST.
solution:
1. Make sure the FDD is fully inserted into the Floppy bay or
attached to its external adapter and
then
to the parallel port
(refer to
Chapter 3: Media
)
2. Check that the FDD is correctly defined in Setup (refer to
Chapter 4: Firmware
).
message:
Extended RAM failed at offset: nnn
description: The extended memory is not working or not configured properly.
solution:
1. Make sure the expansion memory is seated properly in its
socket(s) (refer to
Chapter 6: Extras
).
2. Run Setup to allow the system to recheck the amount of
memory present, then save the Setup information and reboot
(refer to
Chapter 4: Firmware
).
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