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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
Table 10 POST Error Messages lists the most common POST error messages with corresponding
troubleshooting recommendation. HP recommends that you correct the error, even if the server
appears to boot successfully.
Table 10
POST Error Messages
Error-Code
000
003
004
005
012
048
04D
04E
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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.
CMOS Date/Time not Set
Password check failed
Primary Master Hard Disk Error
Primary Slave Hard Disk 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.
The CMOS Date and/or Time are invalid. This
error can be resolved by readjusting the system
time in the Setup Utility.
Password is incorrect after retried a few times.
Users might need to reset the password.
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary
Master could not be properly initialized by the
BIOS. This message is typically displayed when
the BIOS is trying to detect and configure
IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary
Slave could not be properly initialized by the
BIOS. This message is typically displayed when
the BIOS is trying to detect and configure
IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
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