Intel Notebook Computer 7200 User Manual

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If an error occurs after the display device is initialized, the error message is
displayed. A prompt to press <F1> will appear with the displayed error message.

Error Message

Explanation

8042 Gate - A20 Error

Gate A20 on the keyboard controller (8042) is not
working. Replace the 8042.

Address Line Short

Errors in the address decoding circuitry.

C: Drive Error

Hard disk drive C: does not respond. Check the C:
hard disk type in the Standard Setup.

C: Drive Failure

Hard disk drive C: does not respond. Replace the hard
disk.

Cache Memory Bad, Do Not
Enable Cache.

Cache memory is defective. Replace it.

CH-2 Timer Error

Most ISA computers include two timers. There is an
error in Timer 2.

CMOS Battery State Low

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

CMOS Checksum Failure

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

CMOS System Options Not
Set

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

CMOS Display Type
Mismatch

The video type in CMOS RAM does not match the type
detected by the BIOS. Run the BIOS Setup.

CMOS Memory Size
Mismatch

The amount of memory is different from the amount in
CMOS RAM.

CMOS Time and Date Not
Set

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

D: Drive Error

Hard disk drive D: does not respond. Check the D:
hard disk type in the Standard Setup.

D: Drive Failure

Hard disk drive D: does not respond. Replace the hard
disk.

Diskette Boot Failure

The boot disk in floppy disk A: is corrupt. It can not be
used to boot the computer. Use another boot disk and
follow the screen instructions.

Display Switch Not Proper

Some computers require a video switch be set to either
color or monochrome. Turn the computer off, set the
switch, then power on.

DMA Error

Error in the DMA controller.

DMA#1 Error

Error in the first DMA channel.

DMA#2 Error

Error in the second DMA channel.

FDD Controller Failure

The BIOS can not communicate with the floppy disk
drive controller. Check all appropriate connections after
the computer is powered down.

HDD Controller Failure

The BIOS can not communicate with the hard disk
drive controller. Check all appropriate connections after
the computer is powered down.

INTR#1 Error

Interrupt channel 1 failed POST.

INTR#2 Error

Interrupt channel 2 failed POST.

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