HP Compaq dx2000 ST, Reference Manual

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Service Reference Guide, dx2000 ST 371411-001 C–1
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POST Error Messages
An error message results if the Power-On Self-Test (POST) encounters a problem. This test runs
when the system is turned on, checking assemblies within the computer and reporting any errors
found.
Not all computers use all of the codes listed.
POST Error Messages
Screen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action
101-Option ROM Error System ROM checksum. Verify the correct ROM.
Flash the ROM if needed.
If an expansion card was recently
added, remove it and see if the problem
remains.
Clear CMOS.
If the message disappears, there may be
a problem with the expansion card.
Replace the system board.
102-System Board
Failure
DMA, timers, etc. Clear CMOS.
Remove expansion boards.
Replace the system board.
103-System Board
Failure
DMA, timers, etc. Clear CMOS.
Remove expansion boards.
Replace the system board.
150-SafePost Active A PCI expansion card is
not responding.
Restart the computer.
Disable SafePost.
If the expansion card does not respond,
replace the card.
162-System Options
Not Set
Configuration incorrect.
RTC (real-time clock)
battery may need to be
replaced.
Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
Set the date and time under
Control
Panel or in F10 Setup depending on
the operating system.
If the problem persists, replace the RTC
battery.