Acer Veriton S6660G Recycling Guide - Page 19

POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use "POST Error Messages List "to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in "Error Symptoms List". If you are unable to correct the problem by using the "BIOS Messages List" table and "Error Symptoms List" table, go to "Undetermined Problems". To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause. BIOS Messages BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted CMOS Battery Failed CMOS Checksum Error- defaults loaded CPU at run Action/FRU The checksum of the BIOS code in the BIOS chip is incorrect, indicating the BIOS code may have become corrupt. Contact your system dealer to replace the BIOS. The CMOS battery is no longer functional. Contact your system dealer for a replacement the BIOS. Checksum of CMOS is incorrect, so the system loads the default equipment configuration. A checksum error may indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. A weak battery may have caused this error. Check the battery and replace if necessary. Displays the running speed of CPU. Display switch is set incorrectly The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This message indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and change the Video selection. Press ESC to skip memory test HARD DISK initializing - Please wait a moment HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE The user may press Esc to skip the full memory test. Some hard drives require extra time to initialize. Cannot find or initialize the hard drive controller or the drive. Make sure the controller is installed correctly. If no hard drives are installed, be sure the Hard Drive Selection in Setup is set to NONE. Hard disk(s) diagnosis The system may run specific disk diagnostic Routines. This message appears if one or more fail hard disks return an error when the diagnostics run. Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are pressed during POST. To purposely configure the system without a keyboard, set the error halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Keyboard is locked out This message usually indicates that one or more keys have been pressed during the - Unlock the key keyboard tests. Be sure no objects are resting on the keyboard. Memory Test: This message displays during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested. Memory test fail If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears giving specifics about the type and location of the memory error. 19