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Error and Information Messages
The rest of this chapter describes beep codes and error messages that you might see or hear when
you start up the system.
Note: In all cases, if the problem persists, call your service representative.
Error Message / Beeps Explanation
Short beep (1 ➝ 2 ➝ 2 ➝ 3 times) Hardware error. Unplug the Clean Screen and
Short beep (1 ➝ 3 ➝1 ➝ 1 times) contact your Planar Customer Service Center.
Short beep (1 ➝ 3 ➝ 1 ➝ 3 times)
Short beep (1 ➝ 3 ➝ 4 ➝ 1 times)
Short beep (1 ➝ 3 ➝ 4 ➝ 3 times)
Short beep (2 ➝ 1 ➝ 2 ➝ 3 times)
Short beep (2 ➝ 2 ➝ 3 ➝ 1 times)
Address Line Short Error in the address decoding circuitry on the
board.
Cache Memory Failure, Cache memory is defective.
Do Not Enable Cache
CMOS Battery Failed CMOS RAM is powered by a battery.
The battery power is low. Replace the battery.
CMOS Checksum Invalid After CMOS RAM values are saved, a check-
sum value is generated for error checking.
The previous value is different from the current
value. Run Setup.
CMOS System Options Not Set The values stored in CMOS RAM are either
corrupt or nonexistent. Run Setup.
CMOS Time and Date Not Set Run Setup to set the date and time in CMOS
RAM.
Diskette Boot Failure The boot disk in floppy drive A is corrupt. It
cannot be used to boot the system. Use another
boot disk and follow the screen instructions.
DMA Controller Error Error in the DMA Controller.
Drive Not Ready Error The BIOS cannot access the floppy drive.
Check all the appropriate connections after the
system is powered down.
Floppy Disk Controller Failure The BIOS cannot communicate with the floppy
disk drive controller. Check all appropriate
connections after the system is powered down.
Floppy Drive A: Failure The BIOS cannot access drive A. Check all the
appropriate connections after the system is
powered down.
Floppy Drive B: Failure The BIOS cannot access drive B. Check all the
appropriate connections after the system is
powered down.
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