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Chapter 5 Error Messages
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0251 System CMOS checksum bad –
(Default configuration used)
The BIOS configuration has been lost, cleared, corrupted, or
has not been initialized. When the HP Server remains
unplugged for a long period of time, the battery will discharge
and not provide enough current to keep the CMOS memory
powered.
To correct this:
1. Verify the battery is properly inserted.
2. If necessary, replace the battery as described in your in
this manual or the Installation Guide.
3. Run the Setup Utility to re-configure your Server.
0252 Password checksum bad –
(Passwords cleared)
POST has detected the CMOS memory is corrupted and the
passwords have cleared automatically allowing you to access
the (BIOS) Setup Utility.
To correct this:
1. Reboot the Server
2. Press <F2> early in the boot process to access the
(BIOS) Setup Utility.
3. Set the configuration in the Setup Utility and save
changes (reboot the Server, if it does not do so
automatically).
4. If this error persists with no other error messages, the
battery may need replacement, or you may need to flash
the BIOS with an updated version.
0260 System timer error The Server BIOS is not responding due to a possible battery
discharge. If the HP Server was unplugged for a long period
of time, the battery will discharge and not provide enough
current to keep the system date and time current.
To correct this:
1. Verify the battery is properly inserted.
2. If necessary, replace the battery.
3. Set time and date using the Setup Utility or from your
operating system.
0270 Real time clock error The Server BIOS is not responding due to a possible battery
discharge. If the HP Server was unplugged for a long period
of time, the battery will discharge and not provide enough
current to keep the system date and time current.
To correct this:
1. Verify the battery is properly inserted.
2. If necessary, replace the battery.
3. Set time and date using the Setup Utility or use your
operating system to set the time and date.
0271 Check date and time settings The Server BIOS is not responding due to a possible battery
discharge. If the HP Server was unplugged for a long period
of time, the battery will discharge and not provide enough
current to keep the system date and time current.
To correct this:
1. Verify the battery is properly inserted.
2. If necessary, replace the battery.
3. Set time and date using the (BIOS) Setup Utility