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Cisco - Cisco MCS-78XX Boot Error Codes
Refer to
Cisco Technical Tips Conventions
POST
Power-On-Self-Test (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests that run automatically when the system is
turned on (small program contained in the BIOS). Most of the POST errors in this document are general.
However, others are related to Compaq-specific hardware.
POST checks these assemblies to ensure that the computer system functions properly:
System ROM
Keyboard
Power supply
System board
Memory
Memory expansion boards
Controllers
Diskette drives
Hard drives
Processor power modules
Fans
POST Error Message
If POST finds an error in the system, an error condition is indicated by an audible or visual message. If
an error code displays on the screen during POST or after you reset the system, use the instructions in
the
POST Error Messages
Note: Many of the actions listed require you to run Diagnostics or the Compaq System Configuration
Utility.
These utilities can be downloaded from the Compaq/HP web site per these steps:
1. Go to 'http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html?pageDisplay=support'. You are then
redirected to
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/SoftwareDescription.jsp?
lang=en&cc=us&swItem=MTX-UNITY-I13227&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN
The HP/Compaq search window appears.
http://kbase.cisco.com/paws/servlet/ViewFile/12138/mcs_boot.xml?convertPaths=1
for more information on document conventions.
table found in this document.
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