HP xw9300 manual Power On Self Test Post and Error Messages

Power On Self Test (POST) and Error Messages

POST is a series of diagnostic tests that runs automatically when the system is turned on. An audible, visual, or both message occurs if the POST encounters a problem. POST checks the following items to ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly:

•Keyboard

•Memory modules

•Diskette drives

•All SATA and SCSI mass storage devices

•Processors

•Controllers

NOTE: If the Power-On Password is set, a key icon appears on the screen while POST is running. You must enter the password before continuing.

Table 5-38POST Error Messages

Screen Message	Probable Cause	Recommended Action
101—Option ROM Error	System ROM checksum.	Verify the correct ROM.
		1.	Flash the ROM, if needed.
		2.	If an expansion card was recently added,
			remove it and see if the problem remains.
		3.	Clear CMOS.
		4.	If the message disappears, there might be
			a problem with the expansion card.
		5.	Replace the system board.
102—System Board Failure	DMA, timers, etc.	1.	Clear CMOS.
		2.	Remove expansion boards.
		3.	Replace the system board.
110—Out of Memory for	Option ROM for a device was	Run Computer Setup and disable unneeded
Option ROMs	unable to run due to memory	devices from Advanced > Onboard
	constraints.	Devices. Or, disable option ROMs from
		Advanced > Device Options.
162—System Options Not	Configuration incorrect. RTC battery	1.	Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
Set	might need to be replaced.	2.	Set the date and time under Control Panel or
			in F10 Setup depending on the operating
			system.
		3.	If the problem persists, replace the RTC
			battery.
163—Time and Date	Invalid time or date in configuration	1.	Set the date and time under Control Panel or
Not Set	memory.		in F10 Setup depending on the operating
	RTC (real-time clock) battery might		system.
	need to be replaced.	2. If the problem persists, replace the RTC
	CMOS jumper might not be		battery.
	properly installed.

System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting

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