POST Error Messages

POST Error Messages (Continued)

Screen Message

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

2205-Interface error

MEBx operation

during MEBx execution

experienced a hardware

 

error during

 

communication with ME.

1.Reboot the computer.

2.If the error persists, update to the latest BIOS version.

3.If the error still persists, replace the system board.

Invalid Electronic Serial

Electronic serial number

1.

Run Computer Setup. If Setup

Number.

has become corrupted.

 

already has data in the field or will

 

 

 

not allow the serial number to be

 

 

 

entered, download from

 

 

 

http://www.hp.com and run

 

 

 

SP5572.EXE (SNZERO.EXE).

 

 

2.

Run Computer Setup and try to enter

 

 

 

serial number under Security, System

 

 

 

ID, then save changes.

 

 

 

 

Network Server Mode

Keyboard failure while

1.

Reconnect keyboard with computer

Active and No

Network Server Mode

 

turned off.

Keyboard Attached

enabled.

2.

Check connector for bent or missing

 

 

 

 

 

pins.

 

 

3.

Ensure that none of the keys are

 

 

 

depressed.

 

 

4.

Replace keyboard.

 

 

 

Parity Check 2

Parity RAM failure.

Run Computer Setup and diagnostic

 

 

utilities.

System will not boot

CPU fan not installed or

without fan.

disconnected in VSFF

 

chassis.

1.Remove the computer cover, press the power button, and see if the processor fan spins. If not spinning, make sure the fan cable is plugged onto the system board header. Ensure the heatsink is properly seated and installed.

2.If the fan is plugged in and the heatsink is properly seated but the fan does not spin, then replace the heatsink-fan assembly.

 

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Service Reference Guide, dc7700