HP Workstation x2000 hp workstation x2000 - Technical Reference and Troublesho - Page 102

Tests and Error Messages POST Sequence and POST Error Figure 4-5 BIOS-generated Errors "BIOS"-Generated Errors Video Slots "No Video" BIOS MaxiLife ERROR No Video Beep Codes LCD Status Panel Test Error Code Incompatible memory modules Mem miscompare Beep Codes 3 Presence of continuity modules RIMM 3 in the RIMM sockets continuity Compatibility speed rating of RIMM speed 3 installed RDRAM modules Compatibility of installed RDRAM modules Presence of memory modules RIMM devices 3 No RIMM 3 Availability of video controller No video 4 is checked by the BIOS. If an error is detected, and it isn't a fatal error, the BIOS continues its execution normally. Action to Take Check that the memory modules are of the same speed and type Check that the RDRAM continuity modules are installed Check that the installed RDRAM modules have the same speed ratings The 32-device limit per RDRAM has been exceeded Check that the memory modules are correctly installed Check that the video controller is correctly installed Note: No error is detected if a monitor isn't connected to an installed video controller. This isn't a fatal error, and the BIOS continues its normal execution. Operating System Boot Phase If no error message appears at this stage of the system startup, the operating system launches. The LCD status panel displays the system platform and a smiling icon. 102 Chapter 4