HP E1Y97UT 11.6' E1Y97UT#ABA Interpreting Post Diagnostic Audible Codes, Post Error Messages

Table 10-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages (continued)

Control panel message	Description	Recommended action
The machine cover has been removed since	Computer cover was removed since last	On some models no action is required. On
last system startup. Please ensure that any	system startup.	other models you must clear the warning
system access was authorized. Press <F2> to		message in the Computer Setup utility. To do
continue.		so, restart the computer and press F10
		before the computer boots to the operating
		system to enter the Computer Setup utility. In
		the PC Health menu, open the Chassis
		Opened Warning item and select Clear.
		Save your changes and exit the Computer
		Setup utility.
Hard disk failure is imminent. Please back up	Hard drive is about to fail.	Back up data on the hard drive and replace
your hard disk and have it replaced! Press		the drive.
<F10> for Setup, <F2> to continue.
Warning: Changing setup options while	Warning message.	No recommended action.
resuming from Hibernate may cause your
system to fail to resume.

Interpreting POST Diagnostic Audible Codes

This section covers the audible codes that may occur before or during POST that do not necessarily have a text message associated with them.

WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching.

NOTE: Recommended actions in the following table are listed in the order in which they should be performed.

Not all audible codes are available on all models.

Table 10-2Diagnostic Audible Codes

Beep Definition	Possible Cause	Recommended Action
1 short beep and 1 long beep	Bad memory or memory	CAUTION: To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the
followed by long pause	configuration error.	system board, you must unplug the computer power
		cord before attempting to reseat, install, or remove a
		DIMM module.
		1.	Reseat DIMMs.
		2.	Ensure that the DIMMs are installed in the correct
			memory sockets.
		3.	Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty
			module.
		4.	Replace third-party memory with HP memory.
		5.	Replace the system board.

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