POST Error Messages
POST Error Messages
Screen Message | Beeps* | Probable Cause | Recommended Action |
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None | Hard drive circuitry | Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup). | |
Controller or Disk |
| error. | Clear CMOS. |
Failure |
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| Check cable seating /jumper |
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| settings. |
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| Run hard drive diagnostics. |
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| Disconnect additional drives. |
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| Run the Drive Protection System test if |
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| available. |
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| Replace the hard drive. |
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None | Internal temperature | Check that computer air vents are | |
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| exceeds specification. | not blocked and cooling fan is |
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| running. |
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| Verify processor speed selection. |
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| Replace the processor. |
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| Replace the system board. |
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None | Processor not supported | Upgrade BIOS to proper version. | |
Error |
| by ROM BIOS. |
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Audible | 1L, 3S | System ROM is bad; | Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq |
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| system is running in | diskette. Refer to the “Failsafe Boot |
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| Failsafe Boot Block | Block ROM” section of the Software |
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| mode. | Reference Guide. |
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Audible | 2S | None. | |
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Fixed Disk Parameter | 3L | Configuration or | Run Computer Setup and Diagnostic |
Table or BIOS Error |
| hardware failure. | Utilities. |
System Halted |
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Flashing Caps Lock LED | 1L, 2S | Graphics controller not | Clear CMOS. |
on Keyboard |
| present or incorrectly | If graphics card has been added, |
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| initialized. | remove and reseat. |
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| Reset the riser board. |
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Flashing Num Lock LED | 1S, 2L | System memory not | Check memory module. |
on Keyboard (Most |
| present. | Remove and reseat memory module. |
models. Blue LED glows |
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on Evo W8000 | See “Memory” in Appendix F. |
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Workstation.) |
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* L = Long, S = Short |
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| Service Reference Guide |
