Post And Error Messages - HP xw4200 Service And Technical Reference Manual

POST and Error Messages

POST is a series of diagnostic tests that runs automatically when the system is turned on. An audible
and visual message occurs if the POST encounters a problem. POST checks the following items to
ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly:
Keyboard
Memory modules
Diskette drives
All SATA, IDE and SCSI mass storage devices
Processors
Controllers
NOTE If the Power-On Password is set, a key icon appears on the screen while POST is running. You
must enter the password before continuing.
Table 5-18
POST Error Messages
Screen Message
101–Option ROM Error
102–System Board Failure
110–Out of Memory for Option
ROMs
162–System Options Not Set
163–Time and Date Not Set
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Probable Cause
System ROM checksum.
DMA, timers, and so on.
Option ROM for a device was unable
to run due to memory constraints.
Configuration incorrect. RTC (real-time
clock) battery might need to be
replaced.
Invalid time or date in configuration
memory.
RTC (real-time clock) battery might
need to be replaced.
Recommended Action
Verify the correct ROM.
1 Flash the ROM, if needed.
2 If an expansion card was recently added, remove it
and see if the problem remains.
3 Clear CMOS.
4 If the message disappears, there might be a problem
with the expansion card.
5 Replace the system board.
1 Remove expansion boards.
2 Replace the system board.
Run Computer Setup and enable the ACPO/USB Buffers
at Top of Memory under the Advanced>Power-On
option.
1 Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
2 Set the date and time under Control Panel or in F10
Setup depending on the operating system.
3 If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
1 Set the date and time under Control Panel or in F10
Setup depending on the operating system.
2 If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.