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Table C-1. Diagnostic Codes (continued)
Diagnostic Code
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
NOTE: The Glossary in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms.
Definition
Recovery mode from
BIOS failure.
Microprocessor has
failed a BIOS test. OS test.
Memory failed to be d to be
sized or enabled.

Diagnostic Codes, Beep Codes, and System Messages

Corrective Action
Set the configuration jumper to
Maintenance mode (see (see
Table 2-2), and restart the sys-
tem. Exit and save changes in
the system setup program. Turn
off the computer, reset the con-
figuration jumper to Normal
mode, and then restart the
system.
Remove all expansion cards and
restart the system to determine
if a resource conflict exists. If a
conflict exists, resolve the con-
flict as described in "Resolving
Software and Hardware Incom- ware and Hardware Incom-
patibilities" in Chapter 5. If the
problem persists, refer to
Chapter 7 , "Getting Help," for
instructions on obtaining techni-
cal assistance.
Refer to Chapter 7 , "Getting
Help," for instructions on obtain-
ing technical assistance.
Reseat the DIMMs as described
in "Reseating DIMMs" in
Chapter 6. If the problem per-
sists, refer to Chapter 7 , "Getting
Help," for instructions on
obtaining technical assistance.
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