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Troubleshooting and Error Messages
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PhoenixBIOS Messages
The following is an explanation of each of the Phoenix BIOS messages.
Diskette drive A error or
Diskette drive B error
Floppy disk drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests.
Check to see that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in Setup
and that the diskette drive is attached correctly. The EPC-30 does not require
a twisted cable.
Embedded Region 0-2 Shadowed The system successfully copied the
BIOS extension.
Embedded Region 0-2 Failed to Shadow Check the BIOS settings in the
Embedded Features Sub-menu to make sure the settings are correct.
Entering SETUP ... This message signals that the system is starting the
BIOS Setup program
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory is not working
or is not configured properly at offset nnnn.
nnnn Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in
kilobytes successfully tested.
Failing Bits: nnnn The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM
address (in System, Extended, or Shadow memory) which failed the memory
test. Each 1 (one) in the map indicates a failed bit.
Fixed Disk 0 Failure or
Fixed Disk 1 Failure or
Fixed Disk Controller Failure The fixed disk is not working or is not
configured properly. Check to see if the fixed disk is attached properly and
has power. Run Setup to be sure the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Type of floppy drive A: not correctly
identified in Setup.
Incorrect Drive B type - run SETUP Type of floppy drive B: not correctly
identified in Setup.
Invalid NVRAM media type There is a problem with NVRAM (CMOS)
access.
Keyboard controller error The keyboard controller failed its test. You may
have to replace the keyboard or the controller.
Keyboard error The keyboard is not working, but the controller is
operating.
Keyboard error nn The BIOS discovered a stuck key and displays the scan
code nn for the stuck key.
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock the system to proceed.
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