Power-On Self-Test (Post) And Error Messages - HP xw4100 Service And Technical Reference Manual

5.7 Power-On Self-Test (POST) and error messages

POST is a series of diagnostic tests that runs automatically when the system is turned on. An
audible and/or visual message occurs if the POST encounters a problem. POST checks the
following items to ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly:
Keyboard
Memory modules
Diskette drives
All IDE and SCSI mass storage devices
Processors
Controllers
If the Power-On Password is set, a key icon appears on the screen while POST is running.
NOTE:
You will need to enter the password before continuing.
POST error messages
screen message
101-Option ROM Error
102-System Board
Failure
103-System Board
Failure
110-Out of Memory for
Option ROMs
150-SafePost Active
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probable cause
System ROM checksum.
DMA, timers, etc.
DMA, timers, etc.
Option ROM for a device was
unable to run due to memory
constraints.
A PCI expansion card is not
responding.
system diagnostics and troubleshooting
recommended action
Verify the correct ROM.
Flash the ROM if needed.
If an expansion card was recently added,
remove it and see if the problem remains.
Clear CMOS.
If the message disappears, there may be
a problem with the expansion card.
Replace the system board.
Clear CMOS.
Remove expansion boards.
Replace the system board.
Clear CMOS.
Remove expansion boards.
Replace the system board.
Run Computer Setup and enable the
ACPO/USB Buffers @ Top of Memory under
the Advanced > Power-On option.
Restart the workstation.
Disable SafePost.
If the expansion card does not respond,
replace the card.
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