Post Error Messages - HP xw4550 Service And Technical Reference Manual

POST error messages

Power On Self Test (POST) is a program run at startup that initializes and runs some tests on installed
hardware. An audible and/or visual message occurs if the POST encounters a problem. The POST
checks the following items to ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly:
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Keyboard
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Memory modules
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Diskette drives
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All SATA mass storage devices
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Processors
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Controllers
NOTE: If the power-on password is set, a key icon appears on the screen while POST is running. To
continue, you must enter the password for your workstation.
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
163—Time and Date 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 to be replaced.
Invalid time or date in configuration
memory.
RTC 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. 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 and 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 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.
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