POST Error Messages Continued

 

 

Screen Message

Beeps*

Probable Cause

1793-Secondary Controller

None

Hard drive circuitry error.

or Disk Failure

 

 

1800-Temperature Alert

None

Internal temperature

 

 

exceeds specification.

1801

None

Processor not supported by

 

 

ROM Bios.

Audible

1L, 3S

System ROM is bad;

 

 

system is running in

 

 

Failsafe Boot Block mode.

Recommended Action

1.Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).

2.Clear CMOS.

3.Check cable seating /jumper settings.

4.Run hard drive diagnostics.

5.Disconnect additional drives.

6.Run the Drive Protection System test if available.

7.Replace the hard drive.

1.Check that computer air vents are not blocked and cooling fan is running.

2.Verify processor speed selection.

3.Replace the processor.

4.Replace the system board.

Upgrade Bios to proper version.

Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette. Refer to the “Failsafe Boot Block ROM” section of the Software Reference Guide.

Audible

2S

Power-on successful.

Flashing Caps Lock LED

1L, 2S

Graphics controller not

on Keyboard

 

present or incorrectly

 

 

initialized.

Flashing Num Lock LED on

1S, 2L

System memory not

Keyboard

 

present.

Num Lock LED on

None

Failed Boot Block.

Keyboard

 

 

Flashing Scroll Lock LED

2L, 1S

System board hardware

on Keyboard

 

failure (prior to video).

* L = Long, S = Short

 

 

continued

 

 

None

1.Clear CMOS.

2.If graphics card has been added, remove and reseat.

1.Check memory module.

2.Remove and reseat memory module.

3.See “Memory Problems” in Appendix A.

Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq diskette.

Replace system board.

Quick Troubleshooting Guide

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