Compaq D51s Troubleshooting Guide - Page 61

Run the Drive Protection, using Windows NT 4.0

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Post Error Messages Numeric Codes and Text Messages Code/Message 1721-SMART SCSI Hard Drive Detects Imminent Failure Beeps None Probable Cause Hard drive is about to fail. (Some hard drives have a firmware patch that will fix an erroneous error message). 1782-Disk None Controller Failure Hard drive circuitry error. 1800-Temperature Alert None Internal temperature exceeds specification. Recommended Action 1. Determine if hard drive is giving correct error message. 2. Apply firmware patch if applicable. 3. Back up contents and replace hard drive. 1. Run Computer Setup. 2. Clear CMOS. 3. Check cable seating/jumper settings. 4. Run hard drive diagnostics. 5. Disconnect additional drives. 6. Run the Drive Protection System test if available. 7. Check www.compaq.com/ support/techpubs/ customer_advisories/ for possible changes when using Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 4. 8. Replace the hard drive. 9. Replace the system board. 1. Check that computer air vents are not blocked and cooling fan is running. 2. Verify processor speed selection. 3. Replace the processor. 4. Replace the system board. Troubleshooting Guide A-11

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Troubleshooting Guide
A–11
Post Error Messages
1721-SMART
SCSI Hard Drive
Detects Imminent
Failure
None
Hard drive is about to
fail. (Some hard drives
have a firmware patch
that will fix an
erroneous error
message).
1. Determine if hard drive
is giving correct error
message.
2. Apply firmware patch if
applicable.
3. Back up contents and
replace hard drive.
1782-Disk
Controller Failure
None
Hard drive circuitry
error.
1. Run Computer Setup.
2. Clear CMOS.
3.
Check cable seating/jumper
settings.
4. Run hard drive diagnostics.
5. Disconnect additional
drives.
6. Run the Drive Protection
System test if available.
7. Check
www.compaq.com/
support/techpubs/
customer_advisories/
for possible changes when
using Windows NT 4.0
Service Pack 4.
8. Replace the hard drive.
9. Replace the system board.
1800-Tempera-
ture Alert
None
Internal temperature
exceeds specification.
1. Check that computer air
vents are not blocked and
cooling fan is running.
2. Verify processor speed
selection.
3. Replace the processor.
4. Replace the system board.
Numeric Codes and Text Messages
Code/Message
Beeps
Probable Cause
Recommended Action