
Post Error Messages
Numeric Codes and Text Messages
Code/Message | Beeps | Probable Cause | Recommended Action |
2S* | Both external and | |
Address Conflict |
| internal serial ports are |
Detected |
| assigned to same IRQ. |
1.Remove any serial port expansion cards.
2.Clear CMOS.
3.Reconfigure card resources and/or run Computer Setup or Windows utilities.
2S* | Device IRQ address | Reset the IRQ. | ||
Audio Address |
| conflicts with another |
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Conflict Detected |
| device. |
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2S* | Device IRQ address | Reset the IRQ. | ||
Address Conflict |
| conflicts with another |
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Detected |
| device. |
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2S* | Device IRQ address | Reset the IRQ. | ||
Address Conflict |
| conflicts with another |
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Detected |
| device. |
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None | Chassis fan not | 1. | Reconnect the fan. | |
detected |
| connected to the | 2. | Replace the fan. |
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| system board. | ||
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| 3. | Replace the system board. | |
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None | Hard drive is about | 1. | Determine if hard drive | |
Hard Drive |
| to fail. (Some hard |
| is giving correct error |
Detects Imminent |
| drives have a firmware |
| message. Run the Drive |
Failure |
| patch that will fix an |
| Protection System test if |
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| erroneous error |
| available. |
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| message.) | 2. | Apply firmware patch |
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| if applicable. (See |
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| www.compaq.com/ |
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| support/techpubs/ |
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| customer_advisories.) |
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| 3. | Back up contents and |
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| replace hard drive. |
*L = Long, S = Short
Troubleshooting Guide |