POST Error Messages
C-4
HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
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Table C-2: Non-Numeric Error Messages or Beeps Only
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Error Code
Audible
Beeps
Probable Source of
Problem
Action
ECC Multiple Bit Error
Detected in DIMM
X
None
A memory module failure
generated a multiple bit
error that could not be
corrected.
Run Diagnostics and replace
failed memory module as
indicated.
ECC Multiple Bit Error
Detected in
DIMM/SIMM pair:
DIMM
X
None
A memory module failure
generated a multiple-bit
error that could not be
corrected.
Run Diagnostics and replace
failed memory module as
indicated.
FATAL ROM ERROR:
The System ROM is
not properly
programmed.
1 long,
1 short
The System ROM is not
properly programmed.
Replace the physical ROM
part.
Fixed Disk Parameter
Table or BIOS Error
System Halted
None
An error occurred while
attempting to
communicate with the
CD-ROM/diskette drive
assembly. This assembly
may not be seated
properly.
1. Reseat
the
CD-ROM/diskette drive
assembly.
2. Check the media
currently in the drive.
Initialization failure.
Re-seat the processor
and Processor Power
Module before
attempting
replacement
None
Processor was not fully
seated.
A processor internal
failure occurred.
1. Reseat the processor.
2. Replace the processor if
the failure recurs.
Invalid electronic
serial number
None
Serial number in BIOS is
incorrect.
Run the server setup utility to
program serial number.
Loss of Nonvolatile
Configuration Memory
None
Nonvolatile memory has
been corrupted or
cleared.
No action needed. System will
automatically load default
nonvolatile configuration.
Network server mode
active and no
keyboard attached
None
This is not an error but
simply displays when
keyboard is not
connected.
No action required.
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