If There Is A Serial Or Parallel Port Test Error - HP XM600 - Kayak - 128 MB RAM Troubleshooting Manual

NOTE
Symptom...
POST displays a port test error.
If the PC still has a problem...
You may need to update the Basic Input Output System (BIOS).
If the problem persists, contact HP Support or your authorized dealer

If There Is a Serial or Parallel Port Test Error

Before removing the cover, always switch off the display and PC Workstation.
Disconnect the power cord and any accessory cables. When checks have been
completed, close the PC Workstation and reconnect the power cord and accessory
cables. Verify that the PC Workstation boots correctly.
Check that...
The port is correctly configured in the
Setup program.
All connected devices are correctly
connected and switched on.
The correct device drivers are installed.
Check that...
The system board is working.
If There Is a Serial or Parallel Port Test Error
How...
1 Switch the PC Workstation OFF then ON.
2 When the message Press F2 to Enter Setup appears,
press the F2 key.
3 Check the port is enabled and the correct setting is selected
under Integrated I/O Ports in the Advanced menu.
1 Plug the cables into the correct connectors on the PC
Workstation rear panel.
2 Switch on the PC Workstation and the external devices.
Refer to the device documentation.
Create a bootable floppy to update the BIOS. Refer to page 30.
How...
1 Replace the system board by a known working board from
the same model of PC Workstation.
2 Close the PC Workstation, reconnect the power cord and
check that the PC Workstation works.
3 If the port works, contact HP Support or your authorized
dealer for further troubleshooting information.
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