POST Error Messages
Numeric Codes and Text Messages (Continued)
Code/Message | Probable Cause | Recommended Action |
(for systems with 4 SATA ports)
A device is attached to SATA 1 and/or SATA 3. Devices attached to these connectors will be inaccessible while “SATA Emulation” is set to “Combined IDE Controller” in Computer Setup.
1.If using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, change “SATA Emulation” to “Separate IDE Controller” in Computer Setup.
2.If not using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, relocate the affected devices to SATA 0 or SATA 2 (if available).
3.Remove the affected devices from SATA 1 and SATA 3.
(for systems with 2 SATA ports)
A device is attached to SATA 1. Any device attached to this connector will be inaccessible while “SATA Emulation” is set to “Combined IDE Controller” in Computer Setup.
1.If using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, change “SATA Emulation” to “Separate IDE Controller” in Computer Setup.
2.If not using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, relocate the affected device to SATA 0 (if available).
3.Remove the affected device from SATA 1.
One or more SATA | |
Error | devices are improperly |
| attached. For optimal |
| performance, the SATA 0 |
| and SATA 1 connectors |
| must be used before |
| SATA 2 and SATA 3. |
Ensure SATA connectors are used in ascending order. For one device, use SATA 0. For two devices, use SATA 0 and SATA 1. For three devices, use SATA 0, SATA1, and SATA 2.
Internal temperature | 1. | Check that computer air vents are not | |
Alert | exceeds specification. |
| blocked and the processor cooling |
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| fan is running. |
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| 2. | Verify processor speed selection. |
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| 3. | Replace the processor. |
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| 4. | Replace the system board. |
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Troubleshooting Guide | www.hp.com |