Post Error Indicators; Post Errors Message Definition - HP ProLiant DL180 Maintenance And Service Manual

POST Error Indicators

When POST detects a system failure, it displays a POST error message.

POST Errors Message Definition

Whenever a non-fatal error occurs during POST, an error message describing the problem appears
onscreen. These error messages are displayed in normal video (white text on black background), and
show the details of the error. The following is an example of a POST error message:
012 --- CMOS Date/Time not set
lists the most common POST error messages with corresponding troubleshooting
Table 11
recommendation. HP recommends that you correct the error, even if the server appears to boot
successfully.
POST Error Messages
Table 11
Error-Code
000
003
004
005
008
009
012
019
048
04C
Error Message
Timer Error
CMOS Battery Low
CMOS setting Wrong
CMOS checksum bad and
boot in a safe configuration,
please reboot again for
optimal default settings.
Unlock keyboard
PS2 Keyboard not found
CMOS Date/Time not Set
PS2 mouse not found
Password check failed
Keyboard/Interface Error
Description / Corrective Action
Indicates an error while programming the count register of channel
2 of the 8254 timer. This may indicate a problem with system
hardware. Requires repair of the system board.
CMOS Battery is low. This message usually indicates that the
CMOS battery needs to be replaced. It could also appear when
the users intentionally discharge the CMOS battery.
CMOS settings are invalid. This error can be resolved by using F9
to load optimal default in the Setup Utility.
CMOS contents failed the Checksum check. Indicates that the
CMOS data has been changed by a program other than the BIOS
or that the CMOS is not retaining its data due to malfunction. This
error can be resolved by using F9 to load optimal default in the
Setup Utility.
PS2 keyboard is locked. Users need to unlock the keyboard to
continue the BIOS POST.
Keyboard not working. Verify that the keyboard cable is securely
connected to the keyboard port (not the mouse port) on the rear
panel of the server. If the problem persists, replace the keyboard
or contact your HP Customer Support provider.
The CMOS Date and/or Time are invalid. This error can be
resolved by readjusting the system time in the Setup Utility.
Mouse not working. Verify the mouse cable is securely connected
to the mouse port (not the keyboard port) on the rear panel of the
server. If the problem persists, replace the mouse or contact your
HP Customer Support provider.
Password is incorrect after retried a few times. Users might need to
reset the password.
Keyboard controller failed test. This may indicate a problem with
system hardware.
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