Acer 3300S - Manual (Page 75)

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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” on page 71
.
NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a total
system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change. This system check can
be done through the diagnostics program.
NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you replace the main board. Also
check the power supply voltages if you have a “system no-power” condition.
If you are unable to correct the problem by using the “BIOS Messages List” table and “Error Symptoms List”
table, go to “Undetermined Problems” on page 75.
NOTE: 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 Action/FRU
CMOS Battery Bad Battery should be replaced
CMOS Checksum Error Check the battery and replace if necessary.
Disk Boot Failure
Insert system disk into Drive (A:)and press
e
.If you
assumed the system would boot from the hard drive, make
sure the controller is inserted correctly and all cables are
properly attached. Also be sure the disk is formatted as a
boot device. Then reboot the system.
Diskette Drives or Types Mismatch Error Run Setup
Display Switch Is Set Incorrectly Determine which setting is correct, and then either turn off
the system and change the jumper, or enter Setup and
change the VIDEO selection.
Display Type Has Changed Since Last Boot Configure the system for the new display type/
Error Encountered Initializing Hard Drive Be sure the adapter is installed correctly and all cables are
correctly and firmly attached. Also be sure the correct hard
drive type is selected in Setup.
Error Encountered Initializing Hard Disk Controller Make sure the cord is correctly and firmly installed in the
bus. Be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in
Setup. Also check if any jumper needs to be set correctly
on the hard drive.
Floppy Disk CNTRLR Error or No CNTRLR Present Make sure the controller is installed correctly and firmly. If
there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette
Drive selection in Setup is set to None.
Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Present Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys
are pressed during the boot.
NOTE: If you are purposely configuring the
system without a keyboard, set the error
halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL,
BUT KEYBOARD.This will cause BIOS to
ignore the missing keyboard and continue
the boot.
Memory Address Error Use this location along with the memory map for your
system to find and replace the bad memory chips.
Memory Parity Error Use this location along with the memory map for your
system to find and replace the bad memory chips.
Memory Size Has Changed Since Last Boot In EISA mode, use Configuration Utility to reconfigure the
memory configuration. In ISA mode, enter Setup and
enter the new memory size in the memory fields.