Post Errors; Post Error Messages - NEC VERSA 4000 Service Manual

POST Errors

Error messages will appear during POST when configuration information does not match
the settings stored in memory. Error message will also appear if the system loses the con-
figuration information due to hardware failure.
Refer to Table Section 2-4 for a description of POST error messages.
Message
Diskette drive n failure
Diskette read failure - press
F2
to run Setup. Press any
other key to retry boot.
Non-system disk or disk
error; replace and press any
key when ready.
No boot device available -
F2
press to run Setup.
Invalid configuration
information - run Setup
Real-time clock failure
Time-of day not set - run
Setup
Fixed disk failure
Fixed disk controller failure
Keyboard clock line failure
Keyboard data line failure
Keyboard controller failure
Keyboard stuck key failure
Table Section 2-4 POST Error Messages
Action
Drive n does not work or is improperly connected (drive n
meaning either drive A or B). Check that drive n is securely
connected and power is on. Press
diskette drive parameters. If a problem still exists, drive n might
need repair.
Remove the diskette from drive A and press
system from the hard disk. Or, insert a bootable disk in drive A
F2
and press .
Remove the diskette from drive A and press any key to start the
system from the hard disk.
F2
Press , start Auto Setup and change the hard disk type to the
correct setting. Exit and save Auto Setup.
One or more system configuration parameters are not properly
set. Use Setup to set them correctly. Exit and save to update the
parameters. Connect the AC adapter to charge the battery.
Set time and date using Setup. Exit and save to update the
parameters. Connect the AC adapter to charge the CMOS battery.
Set time and date using Setup. Exit and save to update the
parameters.
F2
Press to start Setup. Exit and save to update the parameters.
If a problem still exists, check if the drive is installed properly.
F2
Press . Start Setup. Exit and save to update the parameters.
The hard disk controller is inoperable and requires repair.
The keyboard requires repair.
The keyboard requires repair.
The keyboard requires repair.
A key is jammed. Remove any objects interfering with data entry.
If the message remains, the keyboard requires repair.
Setup and Operation
F2
to start Setup to check the
F2
to start the
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