BIOS Error Codes, Messages, and Beeps List (Aptiva 2165 - SL-A)


Table 2-1 BIOS Error Codes, Messages, and Beeps List


NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages, codes, or beeps in 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.


POST Error Codes and Messages 
BIOS Error Codes    Action FRU
   Messages  
   161 1. Load default settings in Setup and reboot the system.
   CMOS battery failed 2. CMOS battery
  3. System board
   162 1. Make sure the equipment (diskette drive, hard disk drive,
   CMOS checksum error     keyboard, mouse, etc.) are connected properly and are set
      correctly in BIOS Setup.
  2. Load default settings in setup.
  3. CMOS battery should be replaced.
  4. System board.
   164 1. Make sure the DIMMs are inserted properly.
   Memory size error 2. System board.
   201 1. Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets properly, then reboot the system.
   Memory test failure. 2. Memory module. See the Step 005 of 'Memory' to replace memory module.
  3. System board.
   301 1. Make sure the keyboard is connected properly and are set correctly in BIOS Setup.
   Keyboard error or 2. System board.
   no keyboard present.  
   662    Unable to reset floppy subsystem.
   FLOPPY DISK(s) failure (80)  
   662    Floppy Type mismatch.
   FLOPPY DISK(s) failure (40)  
   1701 1. Make sure the hard disks are set correctly in BIOS setup.
   Hard Disk(s) Diagnosis failure 2. Hard disk drive cable/connection.
  3. Hard disk drive.
  4. System board.
   1762 1. Make sure that the System Boot Drive parameter in the Startup Options of BIOS
   Primary master IDE has     Setup is not set to [Drive A only].
   changed 2. Load default settings in Setup.
   Primary slave IDE has 3. Insert a system diskette into diskette drive and reboot system.
   changed 4. Make sure the diskette drive configuration setting in BIOS Setup is correct.
   Secondary master IDE has 5. Hard disk drive power.
   changed 6. Diskette drive.
   Secondary slave IDE has 7. System board.
   changed  
   1780    A warning message to indicate there has been change of IDE Primary
   Primary master hard disk failure    (Secondary) Channel Master (Slave) device.
   1781 1. Load default settings in Setup.
   Primary slave hard disk failure 2. Check IDE drive jumper. See '3.5-In. Hard Disk Drive Jumper Locations'.
  3. IDE drive power.
  4. IDE drive cable/connection.
  5. IDE drive.
   1782    A warning message to indicate there has been change of IDE Primary
   Secondary master hard disk    (Secondary) Channel Master (Slave) device.
   failure 1. Load default settings in Setup.
   1783 2. Check IDE drive jumper. See '3.5-In. Hard Disk Drive Jumper Locations'.
   Secondary slave hard disk 3. IDE drive power.
   failure 4. IDE drive cable/connection.
  5. IDE drive.
   8602 1. Make sure the PS/2 mouse is connected properly and are set correctly in BIOS Setup.
   PS/2 Mouse error on no PS/2 2. Mouse.
   Mouse present 3. System board.
   SYSTEM HALTED, (CTRL-    Indicates the present boot attempt has been aborted and the system must be rebooted.
   ALT-DEL) TO REBOOT ...    Press and hold down the CTRL and ALT keys and press DEL.
   Hard Disk(s) failure (80)    HDD reset failed.
   Hard Disk(s) failure (40)    HDD controller diagnostics failed.
   Hard Disk(s) failure (20)    HDD initialization error.
   Hard Disk(s) failure (10)    Unable to recalibrate fixed disk.
   Hard Disk(s) failure (08)    Sector Verify failed.
   Non-System disk or disk error    Insert a system disk into Drive A: and press <Enter>.
   Replace and strike any key    If you assumed the system would boot from the hard drive, make sure
   when ready    the controller is inserted correctly and all cables are properly attached.
     Be sure the disk is formatted as a boot device. Then reboot the system.
   OFFENDING SEGMENT:    This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY
     ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem has been isolated.
   PRESS A KEY TO REBOOT    This will be displayed at the bottom of the screen when an error occurs that
     requires you to reboot. Press any key and the system will reboot.
   PRESS F1 TO DISABLE NMI,    When BIOS detects a Non-maskable Interrupt condition during boot, this
   F2 TO REBOOT    will allow you to disable the NMI and continue to boot, or you can reboot
     the system with the NMI enabled.
   RAM PARITY ERROR -    Indicates a parity error in Random Access Memory.
   CHECKING FOR SEGMENT...  
   Memory parity Error at ...    Indicates a memory parity error at a specific location.
     You can use this location along with the memory map for the system
     to find and replace the bad memory chips.
   Memory Verify Error at ...    Indicates an error verifying a value already written to memory.
     Use the location along with the system's memory map to locate the bad chip.
   OFFENDING ADDRESS NOT    This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY
   FOUND    ERROR messages when the segment that has caused the problem cannot be isolated.
   ERROR ENCOUNTERED    Hard drive cannot be initialized. Be sure the adapter is installed correctly and
   INITIALIZING HARD DRIVE    all cables are correctly and firmly attached.
     Also be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in Setup.
   ERROR INITIALIZING HARD    Cannot initialize controller. Make sure the cord is correctly and firmly
   DISK CONTROLLER    installed in the bus.
     Be sure the correct hard drive type is selected in Setup.
     Also check to see if any jumper needs to be set correctly on the hard drive.
   FLOPPY DISK CNTRLR    Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller.
   ERROR OR NO CNTRLR    Make sure the controller is installed correctly and firmly.
   PRESENT    If there are no floppy drives installed, be sure the Diskette Drive selection
     in Setup is set to NONE.


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