Power On Self Test (POST) and Error Messages 167
Connect front USB cable.
Connect front audio cable.
No action required.
3. Clear CMOS.
2. Remove expansion cards.
1. Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
3. Clear CMOS.
2. Disconnect any other diskette controller devices (tape drives).
1. Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
5. Replace the system board.
4. Replace diskette drive.
3. Clear CMOS.
2. Check and replace cables.
1. Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
3. Replace chassis, rear chassis, or front chassis fan.
2. Reseat chassis, rear chassis, or front chassis fan.
1. Reseat chassis, rear chassis, or front chassis fan cable.
3. Replace the fan.
2. Reseat the fan.
Install latest version of ROMPaq to restore image.
5. Replace the graphics controller.
4. Verify that the monitor is attached and turned on.
3. Clear CMOS.
2. If using PCI Express card with auxiliary power cable, be sure it is attached.
1. Reseat the graphics card (if applicable).
4. Replace system board.
3. Replace keyboard.
2. Be sure that none of the keys are pressed.
1. Reconnect the keyboard with workstation turned off.
Recommended Action
Table 5-38POST Error Messages (continued)
Screen Message | Probable Cause |
| |
304—Keyboard or System | Keyboard failure. |
Unit Error | |
| |
501—Display Adapter | Graphics display controller. |
Failure | |
| |
510—Splash Screen image | Splash Screen image has errors. |
corrupted | |
| |
511—CPU0 or CPU1 Fan | Fan is not connected or might have 1. Reseat fan cable. |
not detected | malfunctioned. |
| |
512—Chassis, rear chassis, | Fan is not connected, might have |
or front chassis fan not | malfunctioned. |
detected | |
| |
601—Diskette Controller | Diskette controller circuitry or |
Error | diskette drive circuitry incorrect. |
| |
605—Diskette Drive Type | Mismatch in drive type. |
Error | |
| |
611—Primary Diskette Port | Configuration error. |
Address Assignment Conflict | |
| |
912—Computer Cover Has | Access panel has been removed. |
Been Removed Since Last | |
System Start Up | |
| |
917—Front Audio Not | The front audio cable is not |
Connected | connected. |
| |
918—Front USB Not | Front USB is not connected. |
Connected | |
| |
System Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
