HP Z600 HP Z600 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 197

POST error messages The Power-On Self Text (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests that runs automatically when the workstation is powered on. Audible and visual messages occur before the operating system starts if the POST encounters a problem. POST checks the following items to ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly: ● Keyboard ● DIMMs ● Diskette drives ● All mass storage devices ● CPUs ● Controllers ● Fans ● Temperature sensors ● Cables (front/rear panels, audio, and USB ports) The table shown next describes the POST error messages. Table 6-10 POST error messages Screen message Probable cause Recommended action 101-Option ROM Checksum System ROM checksum. Error Verify the correct ROM: 1. Flash the ROM, if needed. 2. If an expansion card was recently added, remove it to find out if the problem remains. 3. Clear CMOS. If the message disappears, there might be a problem with the expansion card 4. Replace the system board. 102-System Board Failure DMA, timers, and so forth, might be set 1. Clear the CMOS. improperly or might be defective. 2. Remove the expansion boards. 3. Replace the system board. 110-Out of memory space for Option ROM for a device could not run Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to disable option ROMs because of memory constraints. unneeded option ROMs, and to enable ACP0/USB Buffers at Top of Memory. 162-Systems Options Error 163-Time and Date Not Set ● Invalid time or date in configuration memory. ● RTC battery might need replacement. ● CMOS jumper might not be properly installed. 1. Set the date and time from the Control Panel or in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility (depending on the operating system). 2. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery. ENWW Diagnostic codes and errors 185