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Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Confidential – Need to Know Required
Writer: Bruce Sullivan Project: Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP250 Maintenance and Service Guide Comments:
Part Number: 118133-001 File Name: e-ch4 Diagnostic Tools.doc Last Saved On: 10/26/99 3:09 PM
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POST Messages
continued
Message
Beeps*
Probable Cause
Recommended
Action
Fixed Disk Parameter
Table or BIOS Error
System Halted.
3L
Configuration or hardware
failure
Run the Setup and
Diagnostics utilities.
Invalid Electronic
Serial Number.
None
Electronic serial number
has become corrupted.
Run Computer Setup.
Audible.
1L, 3S
System ROM is bad, or
system is running in
Failsafe Boot Block mode.
Reflash the ROM
using a RomPaq
diskette.
(RESUME = F1 KEY)
None
As indicated to continue
Press
F1
.
Troubleshooting Minor Problems
Refer to the following list for possible solutions before running any of the
diagnostic utilities:
■
Verify that the workstation is connected to a working grounded AC
outlet.
■
Verify that the workstation is turned on and the power light is
illuminated.
■
Check all cable connections. Be sure the connectors are seated properly.
■
Verify that the monitor is turned on and the power light is illuminated.
■
If monitor is dim, adjust brightness and contrast controls of the monitor.
■
Verify that the necessary drivers have been installed for each
application.
■
Verify that all printer drivers have been installed for each application.
■
Verify that a bootable diskette was loaded in the diskette drive at
power-up.
■
Verify that a bootable compact disc was in the CD-ROM drive at
power-up.
■
Check all switch and jumper settings.
■
Verify that Computer Setup was run after installing options (memory,
disk drives, expansion boards, and so on) and industry-standard
architecture (ISA) boards.
