HP 8300E B8U11UT#ABA manual Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages, Post Error Messages, Devices

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 9-1Numeric 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 149.)
		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 149.)
		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 contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC battery replacement.

163-Time & Date Not Set	CMOS jumper may not be properly	Check for proper placement of the CMOS
	installed.	jumper if applicable.
164-MemorySize Error	Memory amount has changed since the last	Press the F1 key to save the memory
	boot (memory added or removed).	changes.
164-MemorySize Error	Memory configuration incorrect.	1.	Run Computer Setup or Windows
			utilities.
		2.	Make sure the memory module(s) are
			installed properly.
		3.	If third-party memory has been added,
			test using HP-only memory.
		4.	Verify proper memory module type.

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