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