Post Error Messages
Numeric Codes and Text Messages
Code/Message | Beeps | Probable Cause | Recommended Action |
None | Hard drive is about to | |
SCSI Hard Drive |
| fail. (Some hard drives |
Detects Imminent |
| have a firmware patch |
Failure |
| that will fix an |
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| erroneous error |
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| message). |
1.Determine if hard drive is giving correct error message.
2.Apply firmware patch if applicable.
3.Back up contents and replace hard drive.
None | Hard drive circuitry | 1. Run Computer Setup. | ||
Controller Failure |
| error. | 2. | Clear CMOS. |
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| 3. | Check cable seating/jumper |
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| settings. |
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| 4. | Run hard drive diagnostics. |
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| 5. | Disconnect additional |
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| drives. |
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| 6. | Run the Drive Protection |
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| System test if available. |
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| 7. | Check www.compaq.com/ |
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| support/techpubs/ |
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| customer_advisories/ |
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| for possible changes when |
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| using Windows NT 4.0 |
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| Service Pack 4. |
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| 8. | Replace the hard drive. |
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| 9. | Replace the system board. |
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None | Internal temperature | 1. Check that computer air | ||
ture Alert |
| exceeds specification. |
| vents are not blocked and |
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| cooling fan is running. |
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| 2. | Verify processor speed |
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| selection. |
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| 3. | Replace the processor. |
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| 4. | Replace the system board. |
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Troubleshooting Guide |
