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Code/Message | Probable Cause | Recommended Action |
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Keyboard error or | Cannot initialize the | Make sure the keyboard is attached |
no keyboard present | keyboard. | correctly and no keys are pressed during |
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| POST. To purposely configure the system |
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| without a keyboard, set the error halt |
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| condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT |
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| KEYBOARD. The BIOS then ignores the |
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| missing keyboard during POST. |
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Memory Test: | This message displays | None. |
| during a full memory test, |
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counting down the memory areas being tested.
Memory test fail | If POST detects an error |
| during memory testing, |
| additional information |
| appears giving specifics |
| about the type and |
| location of the memory |
| error. |
Shut down the system, reseat the DIMMs, and reboot the system. If the problem persists, contact the system dealer for a replacement.
Override enabled– | If the system cannot boot None. |
Defaults loaded | using the current CMOS |
| configuration, the BIOS |
| can override the current |
| configuration with a set |
| of BIOS defaults |
| designed for the most |
| stable, minimal- |
| performance system. |
Error:
The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device. This may mean an unitialized or corrupt ATA flash.
Shut down the system, ensure that the power and data cables of all storage devices are plugged in properly, and reboot the system. If the problem persists, contact an authorized service center for assistance.
Troubleshooting Guide | www.hp.com |