Post Errors Message Definition - HP ProLiant DL170h G6 Maintenance And Service Manual

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 12
Post Error Messages
troubleshooting recommendation. HP recommends that you correct the error, even if the server
appears to boot successfully.
Table 12
Post Error Messages
Error-Code Error Message
000h Timer Error
003h CMOS Battery Low
004h CMOS Settings Wrong
CMOS checksum bad
and boot in a safe
005h
configuration, please
reboot again for
optimal default settings.
00Ah KBC BAT Test failed
00Eh A: Drive Error
00Fh B: Drive Error
Floppy Controller
010h
Failure
CMOS Date/Time Not
012h
Set
048h Password check failed
04Ch Keyboard/Interface Error
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lists the most common POST error messages with corresponding
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.
Bat test on Keyboard controller failed
The A:drive could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is
typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure floppy
devices in POST
The B:drive could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This
message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect
and configure floppy devices in POST
The floppy controller initialized failed, the devices could not use
normally
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.
Keyboard controller failed test. This may indicate a problem with system
hardware.
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