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Appendix A
Power-On Self-Test Error Messages A-1
Writer: Betty Fessenden - Saved by: BLF - Saved date: 6/14/96
Part Number: 213660-001 - File name: APPA
Power-On Self-Test
Error Messages
This chapter contains typical error messages that you may
encounter during the Power-On Self-Test (POST). POST is a series
of tests that run every time you turn on the computer. POST
verifies that the system is configured and functioning properly. A
successful POST is followed by one or two short beeps.
If you receive an error message listed below, follow the
recommended action. If you receive an error message that is not
listed, contact your Compaq authorized service provider. You may
also want to run Computer Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics
diskette. Refer to Chapter 10, "Running Computer Checkup," for
information about setting up your computer.
If POST detects an error, one of the following events occurs:
■ A message with the prefix "WARNING" appears informing you
where the error occurred. The system pauses until you press F1
to continue.
■ A message with the prefix "FATAL" appears informing you
where the error occurred. After the message, the system emits a
series of audible beeps. The system then stops.
■ The system emits a series of audible beeps. The system then
stops.
Warning messages indicate a potential problem exists such as a
system configuration error. When F1 is pressed, the system should
resume. You should be able to correct problems that produce
WARNING messages.
IMPORTANT: When a WARNING message includes the prompt to
"RUN SCU," you should run Computer Setup (Computer Setup
replaced the SCU utility).
Fatal errors emit a beep and may display a FATAL message. Fatal
errors indicate severe problems, such as a hardware failure. Fatal
errors do not allow the system to resume. Some of the Fatal error
beep codes are listed at the end of this appendix.