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Solving System Problems 10-5
Post Error Messages
Message Resolution
CMOS Display Type
Mismatch
The amount of memory on the system board is different
than the amount in CMOS RAM. Run Setup to reset the
value.
CMOS Time and Date Not
Set
Run Setup to set the time and date.
Diskette Boot Failure The boot diskette is corrupt. It cannot be used to boot
the computer. Use another boot disk and follow the on-
screen instructions.
DMA Error Error in the DMA controller. Contact your NEC
Computers service representative to replace the CMOS
battery.
DMA#1 Error Error in the first DMA channel. Contact your NEC
Computers service representative for service.
DMA#2 Error Error in the second DMA channel. Contact your NEC
Computers service representative for service.
FDD Controller Failure The BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy disk
controller. Contact your NEC Computers service
representative to check all appropriate connections.
HDD Controller Failure The BIOS cannot communicate with the hard disk drive
controller. Contact your NEC Computers service
representative to check all appropriate connections.
INTR #1 Error Interrupt channel 1 failed POST. Contact your NEC
Computers service representative for service.
INTR #2 Error Interrupt channel 2 failed POST. Contact your NEC
Computers service representative for service.
Invalid Boot Diskette The BIOS can read the diskette in the disk drive, but
cannot boot the computer. Use another boot diskette.
Keyboard is Locked
Unlock It
The keyboard lock on the computer is engaged. The
computer must be unlocked to continue.
Keyboard Error There is a timing problem with the keyboard. Set the
Keyboard option in Setup to Not Installed to skip the
keyboard POST routines.
KB/interface Error There is an error in the keyboard connector. Contact
your NEC Computers representative for service.