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Appendix B - BIOS NonFatal Errors
If a nonfatal error occurs during the POST routines performed each time the system is powered on, the error message will appear on the screen in the following format:
ERROR Message Line 1
ERROR Message Line 2
Press <F1> to RESUME
Note the error message. Then press the <F1> key to continue with the bootup procedure.
* If the Wait for <F1> If Any Error option in the Advanced CMOS Setup portion of the HiFlex BIOS Setup Program has been set to disabled, the prompt will not appear on the third line.
For most of the error messages, there is no ERROR Message Line 2. Generally, for those messages containing a line 2 ERROR Message, the text will be
RUN SETUP UTILITY
Pressing the <F1> key will invoke the HiFlex BIOS SETUP Program.
A description of the error messages appears below.
CH2 Timer Error
Most ATcompatible system boards include two timers. An error with timer #1 is a fatal error, explained in Appendix A. If an error occurs with timer #2, this error message appears.
INTR #1 Error
The interrupt channel #1 has failed the POST routine.
INTR #2 Error
The interrupt channel #2 has failed the POST routine.
CMOS Battery State Low
There is a battery in the system which is used for storing the CMOS values. This battery appears to be low in power and needs to be replaced.
CMOS Checksum Failure
After the CMOS values are saved, a checksum value is generated to provide for error checking. If the previous value is different from the value currently read, this error message appears. To correct this error, run the HiFlex BIOS Setup Program.
CMOS System Options Not Set
The values stored in the CMOS are either corrupt or nonexistent. Run the HiFlex BIOS Setup Program to correct this error.
CMOS Display Type Mismatch
The type of video stored in CMOS does not match the type detected by the BIOS. Run the HiFlex BIOS Setup Program to correct this error.
Display Switch Not Proper
Some systems require that a video switch on the motherboard be set to either color or monochrome, depending upon the type of video being used. To correct this situation, set the switch properly. (Remember to shut down the system first.)
Keyboard Is Locked . . . Unlock It
The keyboard lock on the system is engaged. The system must be unlocked to continue the boot procedure.
Keyboard Error
The BIOS has encountered a timing problem with the keyboard. Make sure an AMI Keyboard BIOS is installed in the system. An option is to set the Keyboard option in the HiFlex BIOS Setup Program Standard CMOS Setup to Not Installed, which will cause the BIOS to skip the keyboard POST routines.
KB/Interface Error
The BIOS has found an error with the keyboard connector on the system board.
CMOS Memory Size Mismatch
If the BIOS finds the amount of memory on the system board to be different from the amount stored in CMOS, this error message is generated. Run the HiFlex BIOS Setup Program to correct this error.
FDD Controller Failure
The BIOS is not able to communicate with the floppy disk drive controller. Check all appropriate connections after the system is powered off.
HDD Controller Failure
The BIOS is not able to communicate with the hard disk drive controller. Check all appropriate connections after the system is powered off.
C: Drive Error
The BIOS is not receiving any response from hard disk drive C:. It may be necessary to run the Hard Disk Utility to correct this problem. Also, check the type of hard disk selected in the Standard CMOS Setup of the HiFlex BIOS Setup program to see if the correct hard disk drive has been selected.
D: Drive Error
The BIOS is not receiving any response from hard disk drive D:. It may be necessary to run the Hard Disk Utility to correct this problem. Also, check the type of hard disk selected in the Standard CMOS Setup of the HiFlex BIOS Setup program to see if the correct hard disk drive has been selected.
C: Drive Failure
The BIOS cannot get any response from the hard disk drive C:. It may be necessary to replace the hard disk.
D: Drive Failure
The BIOS cannot get any response from the hard disk drive D:. It may be necessary to replace the hard disk.
CMOS Time & Date Not Set
Run the Standard CMOS Setup of the HiFlex BIOS Setup Program to set the date and time of the CMOS.
Cache Memory Bad, Do Not Enable Cache!
The BIOS has found the cache memory of the motherboard to be defective. Consult to repair this problem.
8042 GateA20 Error
The gateA20 portion of the keyboard controller (8042) has failed to operate correctly. The 8042 chip should be replaced.
Address Line Short!
An error has occurred in the address decoding circuitry of the motherboard.
DMA #2 Error
An error has occurred with the second DMA channel on the motherboard.
DMA #1 Error
An error has occurred with the first DMA channel on the motherboard.
DMA Error
An error has occurred with the DMA controller on the motherboard.
No ROM BASIC
This error occurs when a proper bootable sector cannot be found on either the floppy diskette drive A: or the hard disk drive C:. The BIOS will try at this point to run ROM Basic, and the error message will be generated when the BIOS does not find it.
Diskette Boot Failure
The diskette used to boot in floppy drive A: is corrupt, which means it cannot be used to boot the system. Use another boot diskette and follow the instructions on the screen.
Invalid Boot Diskette
The BIOS can read the diskette in floppy drive A:, but it cannot boot the system with it. Use another boot diskette and follow the instructions on the screen.
On Board Parity Error*
The BIOS has encountered a parity error with some memory installed on the system board. The message will appear as follows:
ON BOARD PARITY ERROR ADDR (HEX) = (XXXX)
where XXXX is the address (in hexadecimal) at which the error has occurred. On Board means that it is part of the memory attached directly to the system board, as opposed to memory installed via an expansion card in an I/O (BUS) slot.
Off Board Parity Error*
The BIOS has encountered a parity error with some memory installed in an I/O (BUS) slot. The message will appear as follows:
OFF BOARD PARITY ERROR ADDR (HEX) = (XXXX)
where XXXX is the address (in hexadecimal) at which the error has occurred. Off Board means that it is part of the memory installed via an expansion card in an I/O (BUS) slot, as opposed to memory attached directly to the system board.
Parity Error ????*
The BIOS has encountered a parity error with some memory in the system, but it is not able to determine the address of the error.
* Memory diagnostic software, such as AMIDIAG, can be used to find and correct memory problems.
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