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Diagnostic Error Codes

Diagnostic error codes occur if the system recognizes a problem while running the Compaq
Diagnostic program. These error codes help identify possibly defective subassemblies.
The following tables list error codes, a description of the error condition, and the action required
to resolve the error condition.
Retest the system after completing each
step. If the problem has been resolved,
IMPORTANT:
do not proceed with the remaining
steps.
For the removal and replacement of a particular subassembly, see
Procedures.
Select error codes by number or type:
Processor Test Error Codes
Error
Code
101-xx CPU test failed
102-xx Coprocessor or Weitek Error
103-xx DMA page registers test failed
104-xx Interrupt controller master test failed
105-xx Port 61 error
106-xx Keyboard controller self-test failed
107-xx CMOS RAM test failed
108-xx CMOS interrupt test failed
109-xx CMOS clock test failed
110-xx Programmable timer load data test
failed
113-xx Protected mode test failed
114-01 Speaker test failed
200-xx Memory machine ID test failed
202-xx Memory system ROM checksum failed
203-xx Write/Read test failed
204-xx Address test failed
211-xx Random pattern test failed
214-xx Noise test failed
215-xx Random address test failed
300-xx Failed ID Test
301-xx Failed Selftest/Interface Test
302-xx Failed Individual Key Test
304-xx Failed Keyboard Repeat Test
401-xx Printer failed or not connected
402-xx Failed Port Test
403-xx Printer pattern test failed
Diskette ID drive types test
600-xx
failed
601-xx Diskette format failed
602-xx Diskette read test failed
Diskette write, read, compare test
603-xx
failed
604-xx Diskette random read test failed
605-xx Diskette ID media failed
606-xx Diskette speed test failed
609-xx Diskette reset controller test failed
610-xx Diskette change line test failed
697-xx Diskette type error
698-xx Diskette drive speed not within limits
Diskette drive/media ID error
699-xx
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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1660 Model
| Notice
| Removal & Replacement Procedures
Pin Assignments
101 through 114
200 through 215
300 through 304
401 through 403
600 through 699
1101
1701 through 1736
501 through 516
2402 through 2456
2458 through 2480
3206
8601 through 8602
3301 through 3305
6600 through 6623
Description
Memory Test Error Codes
Keyboard Test Error Codes
Parallel Printer Test Error Codes
| Preface | Product Description
| Battery Pack Operations
Processor Test
Memory Test
Keyboard Test
Parallel Printer Test
Diskette Drive
Serial Test
Hard Drive Test
Video Test
Audio Test
Touch Pad Pointing Device Test
CD or DVD Test
Replace the processor and retest.
1. Run the Configuration and Diagnostics
Utilities.
2. Replace the processor board and retest.
Replace the system board and retest.
1. Check system configuration.
2. Verify cable connections to speaker.
3. Replace the system board and retest.
1. Flash the system ROM and retest.
2. Replace the system board and retest.
1. Remove the memory module and retest.
2. Install a new memory module and
retest.
1. Check the keyboard connection. If
disconnected, turn off the computer and
connect the keyboard.
2. Replace the keyboard and retest.
3. Replace the system board and retest.
1. Connect the printer.
2. Check power to the printer.
3. Install the loop-back connector and
retest.
4. Check port and IRQ configuration.
5. Replace the system board and retest.
Diskette Drive Test
1. Replace the diskette media and retest.
2. Check and/or replace the diskette power
and signal cables and retest.
3. Replace the diskette drive and retest.
4. Replace the system board and retest.
1. Replace media.
2. Run the Configuration and Diagnostics
Utilities.
| Troubleshooting
| Specifications
Removal and Replacement
Test
Recommended Action