Chapter 3.1 Power On Self Test Messages; Run Setup - Compaq SLT 386s/20 Maintenance And Service Manual

Chapter 3 - Error Messages and Codes
INTRODUCTION
This chapter contains Power On Self Test (POST) messages, DIAGNOSTIC error
codes, and memory error codes.
The messages and codes appear in tables that list the message or error code, a
description of the error or its probable cause, and the action recommended to
resolve the error condition.

Chapter 3.1 POWER ON SELF TEST MESSAGES

An error message results if a problem is encountered during POST, which runs
automatically when the system is turned on.
Table 3-1 lists the messages for POST, the audible (beep) messages, probable
causes, and recommended actions.
Table 3-1. Power On Self Test Messages
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Message
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101 - ROM Error
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101 - I/O ROM Error
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102 - System Board
or System Memory
Failure
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162 - System
Options Error
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162 - System Options
Not Set
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163 - Time & Date
Not Set
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Message
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164 - Memory
Probable
Beeps Cause
1 Long, System ROM
1 Short
1 Long, System ROM
1 Short
None System board
2 Short Configuration
error
2 Short Configuration
incorrect
2 Short Invalid time
or date in
configuration
memory
Probable
Beeps Cause
2 Short Configuration
Recommended
Action
1. Inspect the ROM
placement.
2. Verify the
correct ROM.
3. Replace the ROM.
1. Inspect the ROM
placement.
2. Verify the
correct ROM.
3. Replace the ROM.
Replace the system
board.

Run SETUP.

Run SETUP.
Run SETUP.
Recommended
Action
Run SETUP.