Message Solution
0271: Date and time error Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer. Set the date and time,
using the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
0280: Previous boot
incomplete
Your computer was previously unable to complete the boot process.
Turn the computer off; then turn it on to start the IBM BIOS Setup Utility.
Verify the configuration and then restart the computer either by choosing
the Exit Saving Changes option under the Restart item or by pressing F10.
If you still see the same error code, have the computer serviced.
02D0: System cache error The cache is disabled. Have the computer serviced.
02F4: EISA CMOS not
writable
Have the computer serviced.
02F5: DMA test failed Have the computer serviced.
02F6: Software NMI
failed
Have the computer serviced.
02F7: Fail-safe timer NMI
failed
Have the computer serviced.
1802: Unauthorized
network card is plugged
in - Power off and
remove the miniPCI
network card.
The Mini-PCI network card is not supported on this computer. Remove it.
1803: Unauthorized
daughter card is plugged
in - Power off and
remove the daughter
card.
The daughter card is not supported on this computer. Remove it.
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