Post Error Messages

Numeric Codes and Text Messages

Code/Message

Beeps

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

 

 

 

 

 

501-Display

1L, 2S*

Graphics display

1.

Reseat the graphics card

Adapter Failure

 

controller.

 

(if applicable).

 

 

 

2.

Clear CMOS.

 

 

 

3.

Verify monitor is attached

 

 

 

 

and turned on.

 

 

 

4.

Replace the graphics

 

 

 

 

controller.

 

 

 

 

510-Splash

None

Splash Screen image

Install latest version of

Screen image

 

has errors.

ROMPaq to restore image.

corrupted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

511-CPU, Rear,

None

Fan is not connected or

1.

Reseat fan cable.

or Front Fan not

 

may have

2.

Replace the fan.

detected

 

malfunctioned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

601-Diskette

None

Diskette controller

1.

Run Computer Setup.

Controller Error

 

circuitry or floppy drive

2.

Check and/or replace

 

 

circuitry incorrect.

 

 

 

cables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.

Clear CMOS.

 

 

 

4.

Replace diskette drive.

 

 

 

5.

Replace the system board.

 

 

 

 

602-Diskette

None

Diskette in Drive A not

Replace the diskette.

Boot Record

 

bootable.

 

 

Error

 

 

 

 

*L = Long, S = Short

Troubleshooting Guide

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Compaq 177620-006, Compaq Evo Desktop manual Numeric Codes and Text Messages