Power-On Self Test (Post) Messages - HP Compaq d330 DT Technical Reference Manual

Appendix A Error Messages and Codes
A.3

POWER-ON SELF TEST (POST) MESSAGES

Table A–2. Power-On Self Test (POST) Messages
Error Message
Invalid Electronic Serial Number
Network Server Mode Active (w/o
kybd)
101-Option ROM Checksum Error
102-system Board Failure
150-Safe POST Active
162-System Options Not Set
163-Time & Date Not Set
164-Memory Size Error
201-Memory Error
213-Incompatible Memory Module
216-Memory Size Exceeds Max
217-DIMM Configuration Warning
301-Keyboard Error
303-Keyboard Controller Error
304-Keyboard/System Unit Error
404-Parallel Port Address Conflict
417-Network Interface Card Failure
510-Splash Image Corrupt
511-CPU Fan Not Detected
512-Chassis Fan Not Detected
601-Diskette Controller Error
912-Computer Cover Removed Since
Last System Start Up
917-Expansion Riser Not Detected
1156-Serial Port A Cable Not
Detected
1157-Front Cables Not Detected
1720-SMART Hard Drive Detects
Imminent Failure
1721-SMART SCSI Hard Drive
Detects Imminent Failure
1801-Microcode Patch Error
1998-Master Boot Record Backup
Has Been Lost
1999-Master Boot Record Has
Changed. Press Any Key To Enter
Setup to Restore the MBR.
2000-Master boot Record hard drive
has changed
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Table A-2.
Power-On Self Test (POST) Messages
Probable Cause
Chassis serial number is corrupt. Use Setup to enter a valid number.
System is in network mode.
A device's option ROM has failed/is bad.
Failed ESCD write, A20, timer, or DMA controller.
An option ROM failed to execute on a previous boot.
Invalid checksum, RTC lost power, or invalid configuration.
Date and time information in CMOS is not valid.
Memory has been added or removed.
Memory test failed.
BIOS detected installed DIMM(s) as being not compatible.
Installed memory exceeds the maximum supported by the system.
Unbalanced memory configuration.
Keyboard interface test failed (improper connection or stuck key).
Keyboard buffer failed empty (8042 failure or stuck key).
Keyboard controller failed self-test.
Current parallel port address is conflicting with another device.
NIC BIOS could not read Device ID of embedded NIC.
Corrupted splash screen image. Restore default image w/ROMPAQ.
Processor heat sink fan is not connected.
Chassis fan is not connected.
Diskette drive removed since previous boot.
Cover (hood) removal has been detected by the Smart Cover Sensor.
Expansion (backplane) board not seated properly.
Cable from serial port header to I/O connector is missing or not
connected properly.
Cable from front panel USB and audio connectors is missing or not
connected properly.
SMART circuitry on an IDE drive has detected possible equipment
failure.
SMART circuitry on a SCSI drive has detected possible equipment
failure.
A processor is installed for which the BIOS ROM has no patch.
Check for ROM update.
Backup copy of the hard drive master boot record is corrupted. Use
Setup to restore the backup from the hard drive.
If Master Boot Record Security is enabled, this message indicates
that the MBR has changed since the backup was made.
The hard drive has been changed. Use Setup to create a backup of
the new hard drive.
Changed - April 2003