Post Error Indicators; Recoverable Post Errors - HP Proliant ML150 G6 Maintenance And Service Manual

POST Error Indicators

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

Recoverable POST Errors

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:
Table 4-2 lists the most common POST error messages with corresponding troubleshooting
recommendation. HP recommends that any errors be corrected, even if the server appears to boot
successfully.
Table 4-2
POST Error Messages
Error Code Error Message
002h ADM Module Error
002h RAM R/W test failed
002h Display memory test failed Output device (video) initialize failed.
002h Password check failed
002h S.M.A.R.T. Command
Failed
005h PMM Allocate error
005h Refresh timer test failed
005h DMA Controller Error
005h DMA-1 Error
005h DMA-2 Error
012h Timer Error
012h CMOS Battery Low
501h Redundant Power Supply
#1 Unplugged
502h Redundant Power Supply
#2 Unplugged
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Description/Corrective Action
Activates ADM driver fail. ADM takes control of video and
starts serving the API for user output.
Memory test read write failed Replace memory module(s).
Password input error. Reset the system and input password
again.
Hard disks SMART feature initialization failed.
PMM could not or did not allocate the requested amount
of memory for driver usage.
Refresh retrace test fail.
HDD DMA controller error. Replace the HDD drive.
Error in the first DMA controller.
Error in the second DMA controller.
The 8254 timer did not respond as expected. System
board replacement might be required.
The CMOS battery is discharged. Replace the CMOS
battery.
Redundant Power Supply #1 not detected. Check
Redundant Power Supply #1 and plug in.
Redundant Power Supply #2 not detected. Check
Redundant Power Supply #2 and plug in.
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