Compaq 177620-006 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
Troubleshooting Guide A–1
A
Post Error Messages
This appendix lists the error codes, error messages, and the various
indicator light and audible sequences that you may encounter during
the Power-On Self-Test (POST) or computer restart, the probable
source of the problem, and what steps you can take to resolve the
error condition.
POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages
This section covers those POST errors that have numeric codes
associated with them. The section also includes some text messages
that may be encountered during POST.
Numeric Codes and Text Messages
Code/Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action
101-Option ROM
Error
1L, 1S* System ROM
checksum.
1. Verify the correct ROM.
2. Flash the ROM if needed.
3. If an expansion board was
recently added, remove it
and see if the problem
remains.
4. Clear CMOS.
5. If the message disappears,
there may be a problem
with the expansion card.
6. Replace the system board.
*L = Long, S = Short
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