Post Error Messages

Numeric Codes and Text Messages

Code/Message

Beeps

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

 

 

 

 

163-Time & Date

2S*

Invalid time or date in

Reset the date and time under

Not Set

 

configuration memory.

Control Panel (Computer

 

 

RTC (real-time clock)

Setup can also be used to

 

 

update the RTC date and time).

 

 

battery may need to

 

 

If the problem persists, replace

 

 

be replaced. Battery

 

 

the RTC battery. See the

 

 

life is approximately

 

 

Hardware Reference Guide for

 

 

3–5 years.

 

 

instructions on installing a new

 

 

 

 

 

 

battery, or contact your Compaq

 

 

 

authorized dealer or reseller for

 

 

 

RTC battery replacement.

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS jumper may not

Check for proper placement

 

 

be properly installed.

of the CMOS jumper if

 

 

 

applicable.

 

 

 

 

164-Memory Size

2S*

Memory configuration

1. Run Computer Setup or

Error

 

incorrect.

Microsoft Windows utilities.

 

 

 

2. Make sure your memory

 

 

 

module(s) are installed

 

 

 

properly.

 

 

 

3. If third party memory has

 

 

 

been added, test using

 

 

 

Compaq-only memory.

 

 

 

4. Verify proper memory

 

 

 

module type.

 

 

 

 

183-Invalid

2S*

System board jumper

Reset system board jumpers

Processor

 

improperly set.

to match processor and bus

Jumper Setting

 

 

speeds (select models).

*L = Long, S = Short

Troubleshooting Guide

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