Diagnostic Tools
4-3
POST Messages
An error message results if the POST encounters a problem. This test runs when the system is
turned on, checking assemblies within the workstation and reporting any errors found.
CAUTION:
RIMMs can reach a temperature of 212
°
F (100
°
C) in a matter of minutes. Caution
should be excised whenever removing or replacing these components.
NOTE:
See Chapter 2 for more information on preparing the workstation for service.
Table 4-1
POST Error Messages
Error Code
Audible Beeps
L=Long S=Short Probable Source of Problem Recommended Action
101-ROM Error System ROM checksum
Contact your Compaq
authorized service provider
101-Option ROM
Checksum Error
Option ROM checksum Contact your Compaq
authorized service provider
102-System Board
Failure
DMA, timers, and so forth Contact your Compaq
authorized service provider
103-System Board
Failure
Hardware component. Replace the Expansion Cage
System Board. Run the
Computer Setup utility.
150-SafePost Active An add-in card in the system
appeared not to work correctly.
Reboot the system. If add-in
card requires an unusual
amount of setup time, SafePost
can be disabled in Computer
Setup. Otherwise, remove the
add-in card.
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