Post And Error Messages - HP xw6400 Service And Technical Reference Manual

POST and error messages

POST is a program run at startup that initializes and runs some tests on installed hardware. 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:
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Keyboard
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Memory modules
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Diskette drives
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All SATA and SAS mass storage devices
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Processors
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Controllers
NOTE
You must enter the password before continuing.
Table 5-18 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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If the power-on password is set, a key icon appears on the screen while POST is running.
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.
Recommended action
Verify the correct ROM:
1. Flash the ROM if needed.
2. If an expansion card was recently added, remove
it and see if the problem remains.
3. Clear CMOS. If the message disappears, there
might be a problem with the expansion card
4. Replace the system board.
1. Clear CMOS.
2. Remove expansion boards.
3. Replace the system board.
1. Clear CMOS.
2. Remove expansion boards.
3. Replace the system board.
Run Computer Setup and enable the ACPO/USB
Buffers at Top of Memory under the
Advanced>Power-On option.
1. Restart the workstation.
2. Disable SafePost.
3. If the expansion card does not respond, replace
the card.
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