Compaq Armada 1500C series Service Manual page 24

Error Code Description
300-xx Failed ID Test
301-xx Failed Self Test/Interface Test
302-xx Failed Individual Key Test
304-xx Failed Keyboard Repeat Test
Error Code Description
401-xx Printer failed or not connected.
402-xx Failed Port Test
403-xx Printer pattern test failed.
NOTE: Fn+F11 clears the ESCD configuration information. If the Fn+F11 sequence is
pressed very early after powering the machine on (after you see the keyboard LEDs
blink, but before the video is initialized), CMOS memory will be invalidated. The
ESCD is cleared, the machine is reset and boots with the "162 - System Options Not
Set" message. This is a way to clear out configuration information, such as the
Windows 95 or later knowledge about a docking station. It may help clear up problems
if the configuration information has been corrupted. Timing of this keystroke sequence
is critical, because there is a very narrow window during which the keys will be
recognized. These keys are not documented to end users.
Table 2-6
Keyboard Test Error Codes
Recommended Action
1. Reseat the keyboard assembly.
2. Replace the keyboard and retest.
3. Replace the system board and retest.
Table 2-7
Parallel Printer Test Error Codes
Recommended Action
1. Connect the printer.
2. Check power to the printer.
3. Use Compaq Utilities to test port.
4. Check port and IRQ configuration.
5. Replace the system board and retest.
Troubleshooting 2-11