Beep Codes; Post Error Messages - HP f10 Troubleshooting Manual

Beep Codes

If there are no video errors, the system goes directly to POST messages.
Beep Code
1 long, 2 short
1 long, 3 short

POST Error Messages

Table 4-3 POST Error Messages
POST Error Message
BIOS ROM checksum error - System
halted
CMOS battery failed
CMOS checksum error - Defaults loaded
CPU at nnnn
Press ESC to skip memory test
Hard Disk Install Failure
Keyboard error or no keyboard present
Memory Test
Memory Test Fail
Override enabled - Defaults loaded
Press TAB to show POST screen
Error: Non-System disk or disk error
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Description
A video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional
information.
System running in boot block recovery mode.
Description
The checksum of the BIOS code in the BIOS chip is incorrect, indicating the
BIOS code may have become corrupt. To restore a corrupt BIOS, refer to
System BIOS on page 60
phone numbers of an HP Call Center near you, visit the following Web site:
http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl
The CMOS battery is no longer functional. For information on replacing the
battery, refer to
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect, so the system loads the default equipment
configuration. A checksum error may indicate that CMOS has become corrupt.
A weak battery may have caused this error. Replace the battery if necessary.
For more information, refer to
Displays the running speed of the CPU.
The user may press
Cannot find or initialize the hard drive controller or the drive. Make sure the
controller is installed correctly. If no hard drives are installed, be sure the Hard
Drive selection in Setup is set to NONE.
Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and
no keys are pressed during POST. To purposely configure the system without a
keyboard, set the error halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT
KEYBOARD. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST.
This message displays during a full memory test, counting down the memory
areas being tested.
If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears
giving specifics about the type and location of the memory error.
If the system cannot boot using the current CMOS configuration, the BIOS can
override the current configuration with a set of BIOS defaults designed for the
most stable, minimal performance system operations.
Press the
The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device. For the t5000 Series, this
may mean an uninitialized or corrupt ATA Flash. Reflash the unit. For more
information, refer to
or call your local HP Call Center for a diagnosis. For
Removing and Replacing the Battery on page
Removing and Replacing the Battery on page
Esc to skip the full memory test.
Tab key during POST to display messages hidden by the HP logo.
Restoring the Flash Image on page
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