Control panel message
Description
Recommended action
2.
In Computer Setup, set
Advanced
>
Device Options
>
NIC PXE Option ROM
Download
to
DISABLE
to prevent PXE
option ROM for the internal NIC from
being downloaded during POST to free
more memory for an expansion card's
option ROM. Internal PXE option ROM is
used for booting from the NIC to a PXE
server.
162-System Options Not Set
Configuration incorrect.
RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to
be replaced.
Run Computer Setup and check the
configuration in
Advanced
>
Onboard Devices
.
Reset the date and time under
Control Panel
. If
the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
See the Removal and Replacement section for
instructions on installing a new battery, or
contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC
battery replacement.
163-Time & Date Not Set
Invalid time or date in configuration memory.
RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to
be replaced.
Reset the date and time under
Control Panel
(Computer Setup can also be used). If the
problem persists, replace the RTC battery. See
the Removal and Replacement section for
instructions on installing a new battery, or
contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC
battery replacement.
163-Time & Date Not Set
CMOS jumper may not be properly installed.
Check for proper placement of the CMOS
jumper if applicable.
164-MemorySize Error
Memory amount has changed since the last
boot (memory added or removed).
Press the
F1
key to save the memory changes.
164-MemorySize Error
Memory configuration incorrect.
1.
Run Computer Setup or Windows utilities.
2.
Make sure the memory module(s) are
installed properly.
3.
If third-party memory has been added,
test using HP-only memory.
4.
Verify proper memory module type.
201-Memory Error
RAM failure.
1.
Ensure memory modules are correctly
installed.
2.
Verify proper memory module type.
3.
Remove and replace the identified faulty
memory module(s).
4.
If the error persists after replacing
memory modules, replace the system
board.
213-Incompatible Memory Module in Memory
Socket(s) X, X, ...
A memory module in memory socket identified
in the error message is missing critical SPD
information, or is incompatible with the
chipset.
1.
Verify proper memory module type.
2.
Try another memory socket.
3.
Replace DIMM with a module conforming
to the SPD standard.
214-DIMM Configuration Warning
Populated DIMM Configuration is not optimized. Rearrange the DIMMs so that each channel has
the same amount of memory.
POST numeric codes and text messages 201
