User's Manual

Power On Self Test (POST) . If the system finds an error during this test, it displays an error
message.
Some POST errors can occur before anything can be displayed on the screen. In this case, the
computer issues a series of beeps, then stops working. This type of error indicates a serious
hardware problem, and you should contact your supervisor or your organization’s help desk.
The most common POST error messages are listed next along with solutions you can try.
Disk not found
Restart the computer by pressing the power button for at least eight seconds. If the problem
persists, contact your supervisor or your organization's help desk.
Fixed disk controller failure
Disk controller is not responding. Report this error to your supervisor or your organization's help
desk.
Fixed disk failure
Report this error to your supervisor or your organization's help desk.
GA20 Error
Hardware failure. Report this error to your supervisor or your organization's help desk.
Hard disk boot sector invalid
Hard disk failed
Restart the computer by pressing the power button for at least eight seconds. If the problem
persists, contact your supervisor or your organization's help desk.
Insert boot-disk and press any key
Restart the computer by pressing the Power Button for at least eight seconds. If the problem
persists, contact your supervisor or your organization's help desk.
KB / Interface Error
Reboot the computer by pressing CTRL+ALT+DEL. If the message persists, and the keyboard
is not usable, report this error to your supervisor or your organization's help desk.
Keyboard Error
Unlock Keyboard
Restart the computer by pressing the Power Button for at least eight seconds. If the problem
persists, contact your supervisor or your organization's help desk.
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