Planar C3013T User Manual

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Error and Information Messages

The rest of this chapter describes beep codes and error messages that you might see or hear when
you start up the system.

Note:

In all cases, if the problem persists, call your service representative.

Error Message / Beeps

Explanation

Short beep (1

➝ 2 ➝ 2 ➝ 3 times)

Hardware error. Unplug the Clean Screen and

Short beep (1 ➝ 3 ➝1 ➝ 1 times)

contact your Planar Customer Service Center.

Short beep (1 ➝ 3 ➝ 1 ➝ 3 times)

Short beep (1 ➝ 3 ➝ 4 ➝ 1 times)
Short beep (1 ➝ 3 ➝ 4 ➝ 3 times)

Short beep (2 ➝ 1 ➝ 2 ➝ 3 times)

Short beep (2 ➝ 2 ➝ 3 ➝ 1 times)
Address Line Short

Error in the address decoding circuitry on the
board.

Cache Memory Failure,

Cache memory is defective.

Do Not Enable Cache

CMOS Battery Failed

CMOS RAM is powered by a battery.
The battery power is low. Replace the battery.

CMOS Checksum Invalid

After CMOS RAM values are saved, a check-
sum value is generated for error checking.
The previous value is different from the current
value. Run Setup.

CMOS System Options Not Set

The values stored in CMOS RAM are either
corrupt or nonexistent. Run Setup.

CMOS Time and Date Not Set

Run Setup to set the date and time in CMOS
RAM.

Diskette Boot Failure

The boot disk in floppy drive A is corrupt. It
cannot be used to boot the system. Use another
boot disk and follow the screen instructions.

DMA Controller Error

Error in the DMA Controller.

Drive Not Ready Error

The BIOS cannot access the floppy drive.
Check all the appropriate connections after the
system is powered down.

Floppy Disk Controller Failure

The BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy
disk drive controller. Check all appropriate
connections after the system is powered down.

Floppy Drive A: Failure

The BIOS cannot access drive A. Check all the
appropriate connections after the system is
powered down.

Floppy Drive B: Failure

The BIOS cannot access drive B. Check all the
appropriate connections after the system is
powered down.

Appendix C: Troubleshooting

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