2-12 Troubleshooting
Table 2-8
Diskette Drive Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
600-xx Diskette ID drive types test
failed.
The following steps apply to error codes 600-xx
through 698-xx:
601-xx Diskette format failed. 1. Replace the diskette.
602-xx Diskette read test failed. 2. Replace the diskette drive and retest.
603-xx Diskette write, read, compare test failed. 3. Replace the system board and retest.
604-xx Diskette random read test failed.
605-xx Diskette ID media test 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 Compaq Utilities.
Table 2-9
Serial Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
1101-xx Serial port test failed. 1. Check port configuration.
2. Replace the system board and retest.
Table 2-10
Hard Drive Test Error Codes
Error Code Description Recommended Action
1701-xx Hard drive format test failed.
1. Run Compaq Utilities and verify drive type.
1702-xx Hard drive read test failed.
2. Verify that all secondary drives have
secondary drive capability.
1703-xx Hard drive write/read/compare test failed. 3. Replace the hard drive and retest.
1704-xx Hard drive random seek test failed. 4. Replace the system board and retest.
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