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| POST Error Messages |
| POST Error Messages |
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| Error: | The BIOS was unable to | Reseat the device data and power | |
| or disk error | find a suitable boot | cables. | |
| Replace and press any | device. For Argali, this | Replace the device data cable. | |
| key when ready | may mean an | Replace the device. | |
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| uninitialized or corrupt | Replace the system board. | |
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| ATA flash. | ||
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| Warning: CPU Fan has | CPU Fan weak | 1. | Ensure that the computer air vents |
| failed. For Thermal | (RPM < 500) or not |
| are not blocked and the processor |
| Protection, System will | turning, Display Warning |
| cooling fan is running. |
| be shut down. Please | message and Long Beep | 2. | Open hood, press power button, |
| contact Service Centre. | for 5 sec and shut down. | ||
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| and see if the processor fan spins. If | ||
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| the processor fan is not spinning, |
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| make sure the fan's cable is plugged |
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| onto the system board header. |
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| Ensure the fan is fully/properly |
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| 3. | If fan is plugged in and seated |
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| properly, but is not spinning, then |
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| replace processor fan. |
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| 4. | Reseat processor heatsink and verify |
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| that the fan assembly is properly |
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| 5. | Contact an authorized reseller or |
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| Warning: System Fan | System Fan weak | 1. | Ensure that the computer air vents |
| has failed. For Thermal | (RPM < 700) or not |
| are not blocked and the processor |
| Protection, System will | turning, Display Warning |
| cooling fan is running. |
| be shut down. Please | message and Long Beep | 2. | Open hood, press power button, |
| contact Service Centre. | for 5 sec and shut down. | ||
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| and see if the processor fan spins. If | ||
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| the processor fan is not spinning, |
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| make sure the fan's cable is plugged |
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| onto the system board header. |
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| Ensure the fan is fully/properly |
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| seated or installed. |
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| 3. | If fan is plugged in and seated |
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| properly, but is not spinning, then |
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| replace processor fan. |
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| 4. | Reseat processor heatsink and verify |
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| that the fan assembly is properly |
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| attached. |
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| 5. | Contact an authorized reseller or |
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Service Reference Guide |