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Chapter 5
Tests and Error Messages
MaxiLife Test Sequence and Error Messages
The following diagrams show the different BIOS-generated errors.
Figure 5-2. Examples of BIOS-generated Errors
Table 5-2. Post Test Sequence and Post Error Codes
Test
Error Code
Action to Take
In order to detect whether the CPU
is able to run a given code, MaxiLife
waits for a synchronization event
from the BIOS. Any failure that
prevents the execution of the
firmware will trigger an error.
BIOS
Flash the latest version of the system BIOS by
using the system recovery procedure. Set switch 10
to the down position.
Check that the RAM is correctly installed.
Check that the CPU is firmly inserted.
The BIOS then executes the Power
On Self Test (POST) sequence. In
this phase, MaxiLife waits for any
error messages that the BIOS may
issue.
POST XXXX
If the screen is working, you can obtain the
meaning of the error by typing “Enter” at the end
of the POST. Or, you can check the list of errors
available on the HP World-Wide Web support page:
http://www.hp.com/go/visualizesupport
BIOS
LCD Status Panel
DIMM
There is a time-out of 3 sec-
onds before the message is
displayed on the LCD status
panel and video display.
“read DIMM
MaxiLife
“Spy DIMM
“BIOS” ERROR
Error!
BIOS
Error!
No Video
“BIOS”-Generated
DIMM
DIMM
Video
Slots
BIOS
System issues a Beep Code
before attempting to
display the error code.
“No
Video”
MaxiLife
LCD Status Panel
Summary of Contents for X Class 500/550MHz
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