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.
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System ROM or expansion board option | 1. | Verify the correct ROM. | |
| ROM checksum. | 2. | Flash the ROM if needed. |
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| 3. | If an expansion board was recently |
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| 4. | Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, |
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| 5. | If the message disappears, there may |
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| 6. | Replace the system board. |
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DMA or timers. | 1. | Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, | |
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| 2. | Remove expansion boards. |
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| 3. | Replace the system board. |
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Recently added PCI expansion card contains | 1. | If a PCI expansion card was recently | |
| an option ROM too large to download |
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| 2. | In Computer Setup, set Advanced > |
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| Device Options > NIC PXE Option |
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| ROM Download to DISABLE to |
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| prevent PXE option ROM for the internal |
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| NIC from being downloaded during |
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| POST to free more memory for an |
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| expansion card's option ROM. Internal |
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| PXE option ROM is used for booting |
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| from the NIC to a PXE server. |
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Configuration incorrect. | Run Computer Setup and check the | ||
| RTC | configuration in Advanced > Onboard | |
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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.
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