
Troubleshooting Guide
A–11
Post Error Messages
1720-SMART
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. Run the Drive
Protection System test if
available.
2. Apply firmware patch
if applicable. (See
www.compaq.com/
support/techpubs/
customer_advisories.
)
3. Back up contents and
replace hard drive.
1782-Disk
Controller Failure
None
Hard drive circuitry
error.
1. Run Computer Setup.
2. Clear CMOS. (See
Appendix B, “Password
Security and Resetting
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. Replace the hard drive.
8. Replace the system board.
*L = Long, S = Short
Numeric Codes and Text Messages
(Continued)
Code/Message
Beeps
Probable Cause
Recommended Action
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