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C H A P T E R 3
^Messages and Codes
Application programs, operating systems, and the computer itself are capable of iden
tifying problems and alerting you to them. When a problem occurs, a message may
appear on the monitor screen or a beep code may sound.
Several different types of messages can indicate when the system is not functioning
properly:
System messages
System beep codes
Warning messages
Diagnostics messages
Alert messages
Small computer system interface {SCSI) hard-disk drive indicator codes
This chapter describes each type of message and lists the possible causes and
actions you can take to resolve any problems indicated by a message. To determine
what type of message you have received, read the following sections.
System Messages
System messages alert you to a possible operating system problem or to a conflict
between the software and hardware. Table 3-1 lists the system messages that can
occur and the probable cause for each message.
NOTE: If you receive a system message that is not listed in Table 3-1, check the docu
mentation for the application program that Is running when the message appears
and/or the operating system documentation for an explanation of the message and
recommended action.
Messages and Codes 3-1