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United States January 2, 2003
Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers
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Error Codes
Diagnostic error codes occur if the system recognizes a problem while running
the Compaq Diagnostic program. These error codes help identify possibly
defective subassemblies.
The following tables list error codes, a description of the error condition, and
the action required to resolve the error condition.
IMPORTANT:
Retest the system after completing each step. If the problem has been resolved,
do not proceed with the remaining steps.
For assistance in For the removal and replacement of a particular
subassembly, see Removal and Replacement Procedures.
Select error codes by number or type:
101 through 114 Processor Test
200 through 215 Memory Test
300 through 304 Keyboard Test
401 through 403 Parallel Printer Test
600 through 699 Diskette Drive Test
1101 Serial Test
1701 through 1736 Hard Drive Test
501 through 516 Video Test
2402 through 2456
2458 through 2480
3206 Audio Test
8601 through 8602 Touch Pad Pointing Device Test
3301 through 6623 CD Test
Processor Test Error Codes
Error
Code
Description Recommended Action
101-xx CPU test failed Replace the processor and retest.
102-xx Coprocessor or Weitek Error 1. Run the Configuration and
Diagnostics Utilities.
2. Replace the processor board and
retest.
103-xx DMA page registers test failed Replace the system board and
retest.
104-xx Interrupt controller master test
failed
105-xx Port 61 error
106-xx Keyboard controller self-test
failed
107-xx CMOS RAM test failed
108-xx CMOS interrupt test failed
109-xx CMOS clock test failed
110-xx Programmable timer load data
test failed
113-xx Protected mode test failed
114-01 Speaker test failed 1. Check system configuration.
2. Verify cable connections to
speaker.
3. Replace the system board and
retest.
Memory Test Error Codes
200-xx Memory machine ID test failed 1. Flash the system ROM and retest.
2. Replace the system board and
retest.
202-xx Memory system ROM checksum
failed
203-xx Write/Read test failed 1. Remove the memory module and
retest.
2. Install a new memory module
and retest.
204-xx Address test failed
211-xx Random pattern test failed
214-xx Noise test failed
215-xx Random address test failed
Keyboard Test Error Codes
300-xx Failed ID Test 1. Check the keyboard connection.
If disconnected, turn off the
computer and connect the keyboard.
2. Replace the keyboard and retest.
3. Replace the system board and
retest.
301-xx Failed Selftest/Interface Test
302-xx Failed Individual Key Test
304-xx Failed Keyboard Repeat Test
Parallel Printer Test Error Codes
401-xx Printer failed or not connected 1. Connect the printer.
2. Check power to the printer.
3. Install the loop-back connector
and retest.
4. Check port and IRQ configuration.
5. Replace the system board and
retest.
402-xx Failed Port Test
403-xx Printer pattern test failed
Diskette Drive Test
600-xx
Diskette ID drive types test
failed
1. Replace the diskette media and
retest.
2. Check and/or replace the diskette
power and signal cables and retest.
3. Replace the diskette drive and
retest.
4. Replace the system board and
retest.
601-xx Diskette format failed
602-xx Diskette read test failed
603-xx
Diskette write, read, compare
test failed
604-xx
Diskette random read test
failed
605-xx Diskette ID media failed
606-xx Diskette speed test failed
609-xx
Diskette reset controller test
failed
610-xx Diskette change line test failed
697-xx Diskette type error
698-xx
Diskette drive speed not within
limits
699-xx
Diskette drive/media ID error 1. Replace media.
2. Run the Configuration and
Diagnostics Utilities.
Serial Test Error Codes
1101-xx
Serial port test failed 1. Check port configuration
2. Replace the system board and
retest.
Hard Drive Test Error Codes
1701-xx Hard drive format test failed 1. Run the Configuration and
Diagnostics Utilities and verify drive
type.
2. Verify that all secondary drives
have secondary drive capability.
3. Replace the hard drive and retest.
4. Replace the system board and
retest.
1702-xx Hard drive read test failed
1703-xx
Hard drive write/read/compare
test failed
1704-xx
Hard drive random seek test
failed
1705-xx Hard drive controller test failed
1706-xx Hard drive ready test failed
1707-xx
Hard drive recalibration test
failed
1708-xx
Hard drive format bad track
test failed
1709-xx
Hard drive reset controller test
failed
1710-xx Hard drive park head test failed
1715-xx
Hard drive head select test
failed
1716-xx
Hard drive conditional format
test failed
1717-xx Hard drive ECC* test failed
1719-xx
Hard drive power mode test
failed
1724-xx Network preparation test failed
1736-xx Drive monitoring test failed
* ECC = Error Correction Code
Video Test Error Codes
501-xx Video controller test failed The following apply to error codes
501-xx through 516-xx:
1. Disconnect external monitor and
test with internal LCD display.
2. Replace the display assembly and
retest.
3. Replace the system board and
retest.
502-xx Video memory test failed
503-xx Video attribute test failed
504-xx Video character set test failed
505-xx
Video 80 × 25 mode 9 × 14
character cell test failed
506-xx
Video 80 × 25 mode 8 × 8
character cell test failed
507-xx Video 40 × 25 mode test failed
508-xx
Video 320 × 200 mode color set
0 test failed
509-xx
Video 320 × 200 mode color set
1 test failed
510-xx
Video 640 × 200 mode test
failed
511-xx
Video screen memory page test
failed
512-xx Video gray scale test failed
514-xx Video white screen test failed
516-xx Video noise pattern test failed
2402-xx Video memory test failed The following steps apply to error
codes 2402-xx through 2456-xx:
1. Run the Configuration and
Diagnostics Utilities.
2. Replace the display assembly and
retest.
3. Replace the system board and
retest.
2403-xx Video attribute test failed
2404-xx Video character set test failed
2405-xx
Video 80 × 25 mode 9 × 14
character cell test failed
2406-xx
Video 80 × 25 mode 8 × 8
character cell test failed
2408-xx
Video 320 × 200 mode color set
0 test failed
2409-xx
Video 320 × 200 mode color set
1 test failed
2410-xx
Video 640 × 200 mode test
failed
2411-xx
Video screen memory page test
failed
2412-xx Video gray scale test failed
2414-xx Video white screen test failed
2416-xx Video noise pattern test failed
2418-xx ECG/VGC memory test failed
2419-xx ECG/VGC ROM checksum test
failed
1. Run the Configuration and
Diagnostics Utilities.
2. Disconnect external monitor and
test with internal LCD display.
3. Replace the display assembly and
retest.
4. Replace the system board and
retest.
2421-xx ECG/VGC 640 × 200 graphics
mode test failed
2422-xx ECG/VGC 640 × 350 16 color
set test failed
2423-xx ECG/VGC 640 × 350 64 color
set test failed
2424-xx ECG/VGC monochrome text
mode test failed
2425-xx ECG/VGC monochrome graphics
mode test failed
2431-xx 640 × 480 graphics test failure
2432-xx 320 × 200 graphics (256 color
mode) test failure
2448-xx Advanced VGA Controller test
failed
2451-xx 132-column Advanced VGA test
failed
2456-xx Advanced VGA 256 Color
test failed
2458-xx Advanced VGA BitBLT test The following step applies to error
codes 2458-xx through 2480-xx:
Replace the system board and
retest.
2468-xx Advanced VGA DAC test
2477-xx Advanced VGA data path test
2478-xx Advanced VGA BitBLT test
2480-xx Advanced VGA LineDraw test
Audio Test Error Codes
3206-xx Audio System Internal Error Replace the system board and
retest.
TouchPad/Pointing Device Interface Test Error Codes
8601-xx Mouse test failed 1. Replace the TouchPad and retest.
2. Replace the system board and
retest.
8602-xx Interface test failed
CD Drive Test Error Codes
3301-xx CD drive read test failed 1. Replace the CD and retest.
2. Verify that the speakers are
connected.
3. Verify that drivers are loaded and
properly installed.
4. Replace the CD drive and retest.
5. Replace the system board and
retest.
3305-xx CD drive seek test failed
6600-xx ID test failed
6605-xx Read test failed
6608-xx Controller test failed
6623-xx Random read test failed
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