Kontron TIGW1U Carrier Grade Server - Manual (Page 84)

TIGW1U server—Troubleshooting
Kontron Carrier Grade Server TIGW1U
Product Guide, rev. 1.3 December 2009
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5.6.1 BIOS POST Beep Codes
Table 10 lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS
uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. Please note that not all error
conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.
CMOS Battery Low The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.
CMOS Display Type Wrong
The display type is different from what has been stored in CMOS.
Check Setup to make sure type is correct.
CMOS Checksum Bad
The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been
corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.
CMOS Settings Wrong
CMOS values are not the same as the last boot. Either these values
have been corrupted or the battery has failed.
CMOS Date/Time Not Set
The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run Setup
to set correct values.
DMA Error
Error during read/write test of DMA (Direct Memory Access)
controller.
FDC Failure Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller.
HDC Failure Error occurred trying to access hard disk controller.
Checking NVRAM.....
NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory) is being checked to
see if it is valid.
Update OK! NVRAM was invalid and has been updated.
Updated Failed NVRAM was invalid but was unable to be updated.
Keyboard Error
Error in the keyboard connection. Make sure keyboard is
connected properly.
KB/Interface Error Keyboard interface test failed.
Memory Size Decreased
Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was
removed, then memory may be bad.
Memory Size Increased
Memory size has increased since the last boot. If no memory was
added, there may be a problem with the system.
Memory Size Changed
Memory size has changed since the last boot. If no memory was
added or removed, then memory may be bad.
No Boot Device Available System did not find a device to boot.
Off Board Parity Error
A parity error occurred on an off-board card. This error is followed
by an address.
On Board Parity Error
A parity error occurred in onboard memory. This error is followed
by an address.
Parity Error
A parity error occurred in onboard memory at an unknown
address.
NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD cleared by
Jumper
NVRAM, CMOS, and passwords have been cleared. The system
should be powered down and the jumper removed.
<CTRL_N> Pressed CMOS is ignored and NVRAM is cleared. User must enter Setup.
Table 9. BIOS Error Messages (Sheet 2 of 2)
Error Message Explanation