Help Tab; Post Error Messages - HP xw4600 Service And Technical Reference Manual

Help tab

The Help tab provides three views:
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HP Insight Diagnostics—Provides introductory and detailed information about Insight Field
Diagnostics.
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Error Codes—Provides error code listings, including devices tested, messages, and
recommended repair information.
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Test Components—Reloads and refreshes all components and displays component details after
the refresh.

POST error messages

Power On Self Test (POST) is a program run at startup that initializes and runs tests on installed
hardware. An audible and/or visual message appears if the POST encounters a problem. POST checks
the following items to ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly:
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
103—System Board Failure
110—Out of Memory for
Option ROMs
162—System Options Not Set
ENWW
Probable cause
System ROM checksum
DMA, timers, and so on
DMA, timers, and so on
Option ROM for a device was unable
to run due to memory constraints.
Configuration incorrect. RTC battery
might need replacement.
Recommended action
Verify the correct ROM:
1. Flash the ROM, if needed.
2. If an expansion card was recently added, remove
it to find out if the problem remains.
3. Clear CMOS. If the message disappears, there
might be a problem with the expansion card
4. Replace the system board.
1. Clear CMOS.
2. Remove expansion boards.
3. Replace the system board.
1. Clear CMOS.
2. Remove expansion boards.
3. Replace the system board.
Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to enable the
ACPO/USB Buffers at Top of Memory under the
Advanced>Power-On option.
1. Run Computer Setup (F10) Utility.
2. Set the date and time from the Control Panel or in
the setup utility (depending on the operating
system).
3. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
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