HP dx2700 Ensure the system board Bios supports the processor, Default Settings Save and Exit

		POST Error Messages
POST Error Messages
Screen Message	Probable Cause	Recommended Action

Microcode Error	BIOS could not find or
	load the CPU microcode
	update to the CPU.

Ensure the system board BIOS supports the processor.

Change system board jumper on JP2 to pins 2-3 (Unlock), then flash the system BIOS. Reset the jumper to pins 1-2 (Lock).

NVRAM Checksum	Error detected while	Restart the computer, use the F10 Key to
Bad, NVRAM Cleared	validating NVRAM data.	access Computer Setup. Select Load
		Default Settings > Save and Exit.
NVRAM Ignored	NVRAM data used to	Restart the computer, use the F10 Key to
	store plug and play data	access Computer Setup. Select Load
	was not used for system	Default Settings > Save and Exit.
	configuration in POST.	Change system board jumper on JP2 to
		pins 2-3 (Unlock), then flash the system
		BIOS. Reset the jumper to pins 1-2 (Lock).
		Replace the system board.
NVRAM Bad	NVRAM data used to	Restart the computer, use the F10 Key to
	store plug and play data	access Computer Setup. Select Load
	was not used for system	Default Settings > Save and Exit.
	configuration in POST.	Change system board jumper on JP2 to
		pins 2-3 (Unlock), then flash the system
		BIOS. Reset the jumper to pins 1-2 (Lock).
		Replace the system board.
Timer Error	Error found while	Replace the system board.
	programming the count
	register of channel 2 of
	the 8254 timer.

Interrupt Controller-1

Error

Interrupt Controller-1

Error

BIOS POST could not	Replace the system board.
initialize the Master/
Slave Interrupt controller.

CMOS Date/Time Not	CMOS Date and/or Time	Set the date and time under Control
Set	is invalid.	Panel or in F10 Setup depending on
		the operating system.
		If problem persists, replace the RTC
		battery.
CMOS Battery Low	CMOS battery weak.	Replace the RTC battery.
CMOS Settings Wrong	Invalid CMOS settings.	Restart the computer, use the F10 Key to
		access Computer Setup. Select Load
		Default Settings > Save and Exit.

Service Reference Guide 431672-001 C–3