HP 205 G1 manual Post Error Messages, Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages

10 POST Error Messages

This appendix lists the error codes, error messages, and the various indicator light and audible sequences that you may encounter during Power-On Self-Test (POST) or computer restart, the probable source of the problem, and steps you can take to resolve the error condition.

POST Message Disabled suppresses most system messages during POST, such as memory count and non- error text messages. If a POST error occurs, the screen will display the error message. To manually switch to the POST Messages Enabled mode during POST, press any key (except F10, F11, or F12). The default mode is POST Message Disabled.

The speed at which the computer loads the operating system and the extent to which it is tested are determined by the POST mode selection.

Full Boot may also be enabled to run every 1 to 30 days on a regularly scheduled basis. To establish the schedule, reconfigure the computer to the Full Boot Every x Days mode, using Computer Setup.

POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages

This section covers those POST errors that have numeric codes associated with them. The section also includes some text messages that may be encountered during POST.

NOTE: The computer will beep once after a POST text message is displayed on the screen.

Table 10-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages

Control panel message	Description	Recommended action
101-Option ROM Checksum Error	System ROM checksum.	1.	Verify the correct ROM.
		2.	Flash the ROM if needed.
		3.	Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, Password
			Security and Resetting CMOS
			on page 109.)
		4.	Replace the system board.
103-System Board Failure	DMA or timers.	1.	Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, Password
			Security and Resetting CMOS
			on page 109.)
		2.	Replace the system board.
162-System Options Not Set	Configuration incorrect.	Run Computer Setup and check the
	RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to	configuration in Advanced > Onboard Devices.
	be replaced.	Reset the date and time under Control Panel. If
		the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
		See the Removal and Replacement section for

instructions on installing a new battery, or contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC battery replacement.

163-Time & Date Not Set	Invalid time or date in configuration memory.
	RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to
	be replaced.

Reset the date and time under Control Panel (Computer Setup can also be used). If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. See the Removal and Replacement section for instructions on installing a new battery, or

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