Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 83.
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.
NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
Index of Error Messages
Error Code List
Error Codes | Error Messages |
006 | Equipment Configuration Error |
| Causes: |
| 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch |
| 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error |
| (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment |
| Configuration Error”) |
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010 | Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, |
| W:xxxxh) |
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070 | Real Time Clock Error |
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071 | CMOS Battery Bad |
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072 | CMOS Checksum Error |
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110 | System disabled. |
| Incorrect password is specified. |
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<No error code> | Battery critical LOW |
| In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then |
| shut down system, no message will show. |
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<No error code> | Thermal critical High |
| In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not |
| show message. |
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