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CMOS Test Error

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NOTE Troubleshooting Your x2000 Workstation Use or Configuration Problems Helpful Information If You Have Forgotten Your BIOS Password Troubleshooting BIOS Problems: • Updating the BIOS • Restoring the BIOS Default Settings • Clearing the CMOS • Recovering the BIOS (Crisis Mode) System Board Switches Using the HP Setup Program Troubleshooting Drives With a Problem: • Hard Disk Drive • CD-ROM, DVD or CD-RW Drives Troubleshooting Hardware With HP e-DiagTools Recovering Hard Disk Drive Contents Refer To page 221 page 225 page 225 page 225 page 227 page 228 page 229 page 230 page 231 page 233 page 238 CMOS Test Error Symptom: POST displays CMOS test error. CMOS is a chip that keeps a record of installed components when the Workstation is turned off. Before removing the cover, always switch off the display and Workstation. Disconnect the power cord and any accessory cables. When checks have been completed, close the Workstation and reconnect the power cord and accessory cables. Verify that the Workstation boots correctly. 214 Chapter 7

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Troubleshooting Your x2000 Workstation
Use or Configuration Problems
Chapter 7
214
CMOS Test Error
Symptom: POST displays CMOS test error. CMOS is a chip that keeps a
record of installed components when the Workstation is turned off.
NOTE
Before removing the cover, always switch off the display and
Workstation. Disconnect the power cord and any accessory cables. When
checks have been completed, close the Workstation and reconnect the
power cord and accessory cables. Verify that the Workstation boots
correctly.
Helpful Information
Refer To
If You Have Forgotten Your BIOS Password
page 221
Troubleshooting BIOS Problems:
•
Updating the BIOS
page 225
•
Restoring the BIOS Default Settings
page 225
•
Clearing the CMOS
page 225
•
Recovering the BIOS (Crisis Mode)
page 227
System Board Switches
page 228
Using the HP Setup Program
page 229
Troubleshooting Drives With a Problem:
•
Hard Disk Drive
page 230
•
CD-ROM, DVD or CD-RW Drives
page 231
Troubleshooting Hardware With HP e-DiagTools
page 233
Recovering Hard Disk Drive Contents
page 238