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Beep Codes and Error Messages

3-5

Extended memory
size has changed

Amount of memory
recorded in NVRAM not
matching memory
installed in computer.

One or more mem-
ory module(s) faulty
or improperly
seated.

Gate A20 failure

Computer cannot enable
protective mode.

One or more mem-
ory module(s) faulty
or improperly
seated.

System board faulty.

General failure

Message indicates sys-
tem failure.

Operating system
unable to carry out
the command.

Hard-disk drive
configuration
error

Computer cannot identify
hard-disk drive type.

Installed hard-disk
drive not compatible
with computer.

Hard-disk drive
controller
failure 0

Hard-disk drive or control-
ler not responding to
commands from computer.

System board faulty.

Hard-disk drive
controller
failure 0

The CD-ROM drive does
not respond to commands
from the computer.

System board faulty.

Hard-disk drive
failure

Hard-disk drive
read failure

Hard-disk drive not
responding to commands
from computer.

Computer needs
rebooting.

Hard-disk drive
faulty.

Invalid
configuration
information —
please run
System Setup
program

System Setup contains
invalid settings.

Incorrect settings in
System Setup.

Reserve battery
weak or depleted.

Keyboard con-
troller failure

Keyboard controller not
responding.

Cable or connector
loose, or keyboard
faulty.

Keyboard clock
line failure

Keyboard data
line failure

Keyboard not responding.

Cable or connector
loose, or keyboard
faulty.

Table 3-2. System Error Messages

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Message

Definition

Probable Causes