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Service Reference Guide 483941-001 C–3
POST Error Messages
Error: Non-System disk
or disk error
Replace and press any
key when ready
The BIOS was unable to
find a suitable boot
device. For Argali, this
may mean an
uninitialized or corrupt
ATA flash.
Reseat the device data and power
cables.
Replace the device data cable.
Replace the device.
Replace the system board.
Warning: CPU Fan has
failed. For Thermal
Protection, System will
be shut down. Please
contact Service Centre.
CPU Fan weak
(RPM < 500) or not
turning, Display Warning
message and Long Beep
for 5 sec and shut down.
1. Ensure that the computer air vents
are not blocked and the processor
cooling fan is running.
2. Open hood, press power button,
and see if the processor fan spins. If
the processor fan is not spinning,
make sure the fan's cable is plugged
onto the system board header.
Ensure the fan is fully/properly
seated or installed.
3. If fan is plugged in and seated
properly, but is not spinning, then
replace processor fan.
4. Reseat processor heatsink and verify
that the fan assembly is properly
attached.
5. Contact an authorized reseller or
service provider.
Warning: System Fan
has failed. For Thermal
Protection, System will
be shut down. Please
contact Service Centre.
System Fan weak
(RPM < 700) or not
turning, Display Warning
message and Long Beep
for 5 sec and shut down.
1. Ensure that the computer air vents
are not blocked and the processor
cooling fan is running.
2. Open hood, press power button,
and see if the processor fan spins. If
the processor fan is not spinning,
make sure the fan's cable is plugged
onto the system board header.
Ensure the fan is fully/properly
seated or installed.
3. If fan is plugged in and seated
properly, but is not spinning, then
replace processor fan.
4. Reseat processor heatsink and verify
that the fan assembly is properly
attached.
5. Contact an authorized reseller or
service provider.
POST Error Messages
Screen Message Probable Cause Recommended Action