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Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued)
Error Code Description
1162 Serial Port Configuration
Error
1762 Hard Disk Configuration Error
1780 Drive 0 (Hard Disk) Error
1781 Drive 1 (Hard Disk) Error
1782 Drive 2 (Hard Disk) Error
1783 Drive 3 (Hard Disk) Error
24XX Video Error
Notes:
1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9.
2. If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your Services and Support Guide for information on
obtaining service.
Here's what to do:
If you changed a hardware option, press Enter while the error message is
displayed to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility. Choose Devices and I/O Ports
from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu and verify that the Serial Port
settings are correct. If the settings are not correct, change the settings. For
instructions on using the Configuration/Setup Utility, see page 63.
1. Make sure the cables to all drives are securely attached.
2. Press Enter while the error message is displayed to enter the Configuration/
Setup Utility. Choose Devices and I/O Ports from the Configuration/Setup
Utility main menu. Then choose IDE Drives Setup and make sure the settings
for the drive options are correct. If the settings are not correct, change the
settings. For instructions on using the Configuration/Setup Utility, see
page 63.
1. Make sure the cables to all drives are securely attached.
2. Press Enter while the error message is displayed to enter the Configuration/
Setup Utility. Choose System Summary View from the Configuration/Setup
Utility main menu and verify that the Processor option's speed setting is
correct. (Find the processor speed [in MHz] on the label attached to the front
of your system unit.) If the setting is not correct, check your Services and
Support Guide for information on obtaining service.
3. Make sure the hard disk signal cable is attached to the correct connector on
the system board and the jumper settings on the hard disk are correct. For
information about drive connectors and settings, see "Installing additional
drives" on page 91.
1. Make sure the monitor cables are correctly and securely connected to the
system unit.
2. If a video adapter card is installed, make sure it is installed correctly. For
instructions, see the documentation that came with the adapter card.
3. If the error continues, remove the video adapter card. If removing the card
corrects the error, replace the card with a new one.
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