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POST error log
When you turn on the computer, the power on self-test (POST) performs a series of
tests to check the operation of system components and some of the installed
options.
If POST finishes without detecting any problems, the first window of the operating
system opens or an application program starts.
If POST detects a problem, more than one beep or no beep might sound, and an
error message appears on the screen.
The POST error log contains the three most recent error codes and messages that
the system generated during POST.
Notes:
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POST beep codes
POST generates beep codes to indicate successful completion or the detection of a
problem.
v One short beep indicates the successful completion of POST.
v More than one beep or no beep indicates that POST detected a problem. For
If POST detects a problem (more than one beep sounds), an error message
appears on the screen. See "Beep symptoms" on page 83 and "POST error codes"
on page 95 for more information.
Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages (some models)
If the computer has an Ultra320 SCSI adapter installed and you receive a SCSI
error message, see "SCSI error codes" on page 98.
Note: If the computer does not have a SCSI hard disk drive, ignore any message
If you have a user password set, you must type the password and press Enter,
when prompted, before the operating system will start.
A single problem might cause several error messages. When this occurs, work
to correct the cause of the first error message. After you correct the cause of
the first error message, the other error messages usually will be resolved the
next time you run the test.
more information, see "Beep symptoms" on page 83.
that indicates that the BIOS code is not installed.
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