Post Error Messages
Numeric Codes and Text Messages
Code/Message | Beeps | Probable Cause | Recommended Action | |
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None | DMA, timers, and so | 1. | Clear CMOS. | |
Board Failure |
| forth. | 2. | Remove expansion boards. |
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| 3. | Replace the system board. |
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None | DMA, timers, and so | 1. | Clear CMOS. | |
Board Failure |
| forth. | 2. | Remove expansion boards. |
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| 3. | Replace the system board. |
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None | A PCI expansion card | 1. | Restart the computer. | |
Active |
| is not responding. | 2. | Disable SafePost. |
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| 3. | If the expansion card |
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| does not respond, replace |
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2S* | Configuration incorrect. | Run Computer Setup. | ||
Options Not Set |
| RTC | Reset the date and time under | |
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| battery may need to | Control Panel. If the problem | |
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| be replaced. Battery | persists, replace the RTC | |
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| life is approximately | battery. See the Hardware | |
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| Reference Guide for | ||
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battery, or contact your Compaq authorized dealer or reseller for RTC battery replacement.
*L = Long, S = Short
Troubleshooting Guide |
