Error Messages; Power-On Self Test (Post) Error Messages; Beep Codes - HP Tc2110 - Server - 128 MB RAM Maintenance Manual

5 Error Messages

This chapter describes the POST error and beep codes that may occur during the boot process or normal
operation of the HP Tower Server tc2110.

Power-On Self Test (POST) Error Messages

A POST error message displays if an error condition occurs during the boot process of the HP Server tc2110,
providing the video display and supporting circuitry are functioning. The following is an example of a post
error message:
Error message 1 of 1:
Keyboard not detected – Keyboard error
Some POST error messages include recommendations for troubleshooting or require that you press Enter to
display recommendations.
NOTE Do not remove or replace parts until you have reviewed the troubleshooting checklist in
Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting."

Beep Codes

If the POST routines cannot display messages when an error occurs before the video display is initialized, the
HP Server emits a buzzing sound followed by a series of beeps. If you get a blank screen on boot, but hear
beeps, count the beeps and refer to the table below to interpret their meaning. If you miss the beep code, turn
off the HP Server, press the on/off power button for five seconds or more, and then listen for the signal again.
Number Meaning
of Beeps
0 System OK.
If there is a buzzing sound:
· If you push the power button for more than 5 seconds, this is
· The power button may be stuck.
If there is no buzzing sound, the server has no power. This could mean:
· Server is not connected to power.
· Power supply failure.
· System board failure.
1 Processor absent, not correctly connected or ZIP socket not closed.
2 Power supply is in protected mode.
3 No memory, bad memory modules, incompatible memory module.
4 Graphics card problem.
5 PCI device initialization failure.
6 Corrupted BIOS. You need to activate crisis recovery procedure.
7 BIOS terminal error.
Error code 0103
normal; there is no error.
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