Compaq Portable II User Manual

Chapter 5. Error Messages and Codes
5.0 Introduction
This section contains Power On Self Test (POST) messages, DIAGNOSTIC error
codes, and memory error codes. The messages and codes are given in tables
that list the message or error code, a description of the error, the probable
cause of the error, and the action required to resolve the error condition.
Chapter 5.1 Power On Self Test Messages
An error message results if a problem is encountered during the Power On Self
Test. This utility runs automatically when the system is turned on.
Table 5-1 lists the message, audible (beep) message, probable cause, and the
recommended action.
Table 5-1. Power On Self Test Error Messages
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Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action
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101 - I/O ROM Error 1 Long, Option ROM 1. Inspect ROM placement.
1 Short 2. Verify correct ROM
location.
101 - ROM Error 1 Long, System ROM 3. Replace the ROM.
1 Short
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102 - System Board None System board The following recommended
action applies to error
110 - System Failure None Timer failure codes 102 through 115:
111 - System Failure None Memory refresh Replace the system board.
failure
112 - System Failure None CMOS failure
113 - System Failure None DMA failure
114 - System Failure None Timer interrupt
failure
115 - System Failure None Protected mode
failure
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Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action
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162 - System Options 2 Short SETUP utility Run SETUP
Error incorrect
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163 - Time and Date 2 Short Invalid time or Run SETUP
Not Set date
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164 - Memory Size 2 Short System Check the memory
Error Discrepancy configuration configuration and run SETUP
incorrect
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Compaq Portable II Specifications

General

Brand	Compaq
Model	Portable II
Category	Desktop
Language	English