HP Pro 4300 C9H67UT#ABA Post Numeric Codes and Text Messages, Test under Storage DPS Self-test

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 B-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages

Control panel message	Description	Recommended action
ERROR: No boot disk has been detected or	The computer cannot read the boot sector	1.	Check drive data and power cables.
the disk has failed.	of the boot disk.	2.	Use F10 Setup to make sure the first
			boot device is set to drive C or the
			primary hard drive.
		3.	The drive has failed due to mechanical
			or virus corruption. Replace the drive.
Keyboard Error	Keyboard failure.	1.	Reconnect keyboard with computer
			turned off.
		2.	Check connector for bent or missing
			pins.
		3.	Ensure that none of the keys are
			depressed.
		4.	Replace keyboard.
		5.	Replace the system board.
511-CPU Fan not Detected	CPU fan is not connected or may have	1.	Reseat CPU fan.
	malfunctioned.	2.	Reseat fan cable.
		3.	Replace CPU fan.
1720-SMART Hard Drive Detects Imminent	Hard drive is about to fail. (Some hard	1.	Determine if hard drive is giving correct
Failure	drives have a hard drive firmware patch that		error message. Enter Computer Setup
	will fix an erroneous error message.)		and run the Drive Protection System
			test under Storage > DPS Self-test.
		2.	Apply hard drive firmware patch
			if applicable. (Available at
			http://www.hp.com/support.)
		3.	Back up contents and replace hard
			drive.
Unsupported CPU	Recently installed processor is not	Install a processor supported by your
	supported by the system.	system.
Time & Date Not Set	Invalid time or date in configuration	Reset the date and time under Control
	memory.	Panel (Computer Setup can also be used).
	RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to	If the problem persists, replace the RTC
		battery.
	be replaced.	Check for proper placement of the CMOS
	CMOS jumper may not be properly
		jumper if applicable.
	installed.

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