HP DC5100 manual Device Options NIC PXE, Option ROM Download to, Onboard Devices

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POST Error Messages

 

 

Numeric Codes and Text Messages (Continued)

 

 

 

Code/Message

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

 

 

 

110-Out of Memory

Recently added PCI

1. If a PCI expansion card was recently

Space for Option

expansion card contains

added, remove it to see if the problem

ROMs

an option ROM too large

remains.

 

to download during

2. In Computer Setup, set Advanced >

 

POST.

 

Device Options > NIC PXE

 

 

 

 

Option ROM Download to

 

 

DISABLE to prevent PXE option ROM

 

 

for the internal NIC from being

 

 

downloaded during POST to free

 

 

more memory for an expansion card's

 

 

option ROM. Internal PXE option

 

 

ROM is used for booting from the NIC

 

 

to a PXE server.

 

 

3. Enable the ACPI/USB Buffers @ Top

 

 

of Memory setting in Computer Setup.

 

 

 

150-SafePost Active

A PCI expansion card is

1. Restart the computer.

 

not responding.

2. Disable SafePost.

 

 

 

 

3. If the expansion card does not

 

 

respond, replace the card.

 

 

 

162-System Options

Configuration incorrect.

Run Computer Setup and check the

Not Set

RTC (real-time clock)

configuration in Advanced >

 

battery may need to

Onboard Devices.

 

be replaced.

Reset the date and time under Control

 

 

Panel. If the problem persists, replace the

RTC battery. See the Hardware Reference Guide on the Documentation CD for instructions on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC battery replacement.

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Contents May Troubleshooting GuideTroubleshooting Guide Business Desktops Contents Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Index Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic FeaturesDetecting Diagnostics for Windows Installing Diagnostics for Windows Using Categories in Diagnostics for Windows Menu Bar-File, Categories, Navigation, Level, Tab, Help Running Diagnostic Tests in Diagnostics for Windows Computer Diagnostic Features Computer Diagnostic Features Configuration Record Installing Configuration Record Restoring the Software Protecting the SoftwareComputer Diagnostic Features Safety and Comfort Troubleshooting Without DiagnosticsBefore You Call for Technical Support Run the Restore Plus! CDRun the Restore Plus! CD Helpful Hints Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving General Problems Solving General ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Standby modeComputers, is locked Solving General Problems Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Solving Power Supply Problems Solving Power Supply ProblemsSolving Power Supply Problems Solving Diskette Problems Solving Diskette ProblemsTools. Under Error-checking Drive. Select File PropertiesFormat a /F1440 Legacy Diskette WriteStorage Storage Options Media Boot Storage Boot OrderNetwork Server Mode Security Password OptionsSolving Hard Drive Problems Solving Hard Drive ProblemsSecurity Restore Master Boot Record Power-On OptionsBoot Order list Security Restore MasterBoot Record Solving MultiBay Problems Solving MultiBay ProblemsMultiBay to Device Available Security Device SecuritySolving Display Problems Solving Display ProblemsSelect Enable VGA Mode Set properly Solving Display Problems Conversion circuits may Solving Audio Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSystem Sure Enable digital CDDevice Manager button Audio for this CD-ROMSolving Audio Problems Solving Printer Problems Solving Printer ProblemsWhere printer port is DIR C\ printer portSolving Keyboard Problems Solving Keyboard and Mouse ProblemsClick Shut Down. The Shut Down Windows dialog boxEnter key Solving Mouse ProblemsWindows logo key to Solving Hardware Installation Problems Solving Hardware Installation ProblemsDetermine possible causes On the system to see if fault goes Solving Network Problems Solving Network ProblemsNetwork & Internet Failure Eeprom Solving Memory Problems Solving Memory ProblemsSolving Processor Problems Solving Processor ProblemsSolving CD-ROM and DVD Problems Solving CD-ROM and DVD ProblemsCD-ROM, CD-RW Solving Internet Access Problems Solving Drive Key ProblemsSolving Drive Key Problems Solving Internet Access ProblemsDelete Cookies button OptionsProperties Click the Device ManagerSolving Software Problems Solving Software ProblemsContacting Customer Support Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics Post Error Messages Code/Message Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Numeric Codes and Text MessagesNumeric Codes and Text Messages Onboard Devices Device Options NIC PXEOption ROM Download to Guide on the Documentation CD for Or is incompatible with Advanced Onboard Devices Chassis, Rear Not connected Detected Device Non-USDT systems Storage DPS Self-testFor systems with 4 Sata ports ROM Bios CPU fan not installed or Activity Beeps Possible Cause Recommended Action Post Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible CodesDiagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Off and replace one device at a Management Guide on Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes Password Security and Resetting Cmos Resetting the Password Jumper Using the Cmos Button Clearing and Resetting the CmosCmos button Using Computer Setup to Reset Cmos Password Security and Resetting Cmos Drive Protection System DPS Select Interactive Test Storage Hard Drives Accessing DPS Through Diagnostics for WindowsSelect Storage DPS Self-Test Accessing DPS Through Computer SetupDrive Protection System DPS Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Setting up Analog/Digital Audio Output Index Post
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DC5100 specifications

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