Beep Codes and Error Messages
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S
ystem Error Messages
Table 3-2 lists (in alphabetical order) system error messages that can appear on
the monitor screen. These messages can help you find the source of a problem.
Some of these error messages indicate fatal errors. When a fatal error occurs,
the system cannot usually be rebooted until an appropriate hardware change has
been made.
Table 3-2. System Error Messages
Message
Definition
Probable Causes
EISA configu-
ration error
The EISA configura-
tion data in NVRAM
does not match the
installed EISA expan-
sion cards.
Be sure the EISA expan-
sion cards are properly
seated; then run the EISA
configuration utility.
EISA configu-
ration NVRAM
bad
The EISA jumper may
have been accidentally
installed.
Be sure the EISA jumper
is removed; then reboot
the system, and restore
the EISA configuration.
Embedded
server manage-
ment error
There is an error in the
embedded server man-
agement subsystem.
Communication error in
ESM module.
Embedded
server manage-
ment firmware
download
failed
The BIOS is attempting
to download embedded
server management
firmware.
Download of ESM firm-
ware timed out.
Expansion ROM
not
initialized
The BIOS detected a
resource conflict while
configuring a Plug and
Play ISA or PCI expan-
sion card.
See “Eliminating
Resource Conflicts” in
Chapter 2.
Incorrect
drive A type
- Run Setup
The diskette drive does
not match the diskette
drive type stored in the
configuration data.
Run the System Setup pro-
gram to restore your system
configuration.
Incorrect
drive B type
- Run Setup
The diskette drive does
not match the diskette
drive type stored in the
configuration data.
Run the System Setup pro-
gram to restore your system
configuration.
Invalid CPU
speed
detected -
Check jumpers
The microprocessor
speed jumper plug may
be absent or installed on
the wrong jumper pins.
Check the micro-
processor speed jumpers.