Acer Veriton 3600G Service Manual

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Acer Veriton 3600G Service Manual Manual pdf 118 page image

109 Veriton 3600(D/G)/5600(D/G)/7600(D/G)POST Error Messages ListIf you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST ErrorMessages List” to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a descriptionof your error symptoms in “Error Symptoms List” on page 111 .NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a totalsystem check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change. This system check canbe done through the diagnostics program.NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you replace the main board. Alsocheck 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 115.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/FRUlisted in right column is the most likely cause.BIOS Messages Action/FRUBIOS ROM checksum error - System halted The checksum of the BIOS code in the BIOS chip isincorrect, indicating the BIOS code may have becomecorrupt. Contact your system dealer to replace the BIOS.CMOS Battery Failed The CMOS battery is no longer functional. Contact yoursystem dealer for a replacement the BIOS.CMOS Checksum Error- defaults loaded Checksum of CMOS is incorrect, so the system loads thedefault equipment configuration. A checksum error mayindicate that CMOS has become corrupt. A weak batterymay have caused this error. Check the battery and replaceif necessary.CPU at nnnn Displays the running speed of CPU.Display switch is set incorrectly The display switch on the motherboard can be set to eithermonochrome or color. This message indicates the switch isset to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determinewhich setting is correct, and then either turn off the systemand change the jumper, or enter Setup and change theVideo selection.Press ESC to skip memory test The user may press Esc to skip the full memory test.Floppy disk(s) fail Cannot find or initialize the floppy drive controller or thedrive. Make sure the controller is installed correctly, if nofloppy drives are installed, be sure the Diskette Driveselection in Setup is set to NONE or AUTO.HARD DISK initializing - Please wait a moment Some hard drives require extra time to initialize.HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Cannot find or initialize the hard drive controller or thedrive. Make sure the controller is installed correctly. If nohard drives are installed, be sure the Hard Drive Selectionin Setup is set to NONE.Hard disk(s) diagnosis fail The system may run specific disk diagnostic routines. Thismessage appears if one or more hard disks return an errorwhen the diagnostics run.Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard isattached correctly and no keys are pressed during POST.To purposely configure the system without a keyboard, setthe error halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUTKEYBOARD. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboardduring POST.Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key This message usually indicates that one or more keys havebeen pressed during the keyboard tests. Be sure noobjects are resting on the keyboard.