o Hard drives
POST also detects the type of mass storage devices installed in the
computer. If POST finds an error in the system, an error condition is
indicated by an audible and/or visual message.
Power-on Self-Test Messages
An error message results if a problem is encountered during the Power-On
Self-Test utility. Table 2-1 lists the messages for POST, the audible
(beep) message, probable cause, and recommended action. The procedures
referenced under "Recommended Action" are described in Sections 2.3 and
2.4 of this chapter.
Table 2-1. Power-On Self-Test Messages
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Message Beeps Probable Cause Recommended Action
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101 - ROM Error 1 Long, System ROM checksum 1. Inspect the ROM
1 Short placement.
2. Verify the
correct ROM.
3. Replace the ROM.
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101 - I/0 ROM None Option ROM checksum 1. Inspect the ROM
Error placement.
2. Verify the
correct ROM.
3. Replace the ROM.
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102 - System None DMA, timers, etc. Replace the system
Board Failure board.
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162 - System 2 Short No diskette drive or Run Computer Setup.
Options Error mismatch in drive
type
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162 - System 2 Short Configuration Run Computer Setup.
Options Not incorrect
Set
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163 - Time & 2 Short Invalid time or date Run Computer Setup.
Date Not Set in configuration
memory
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164 - Memory 2 Short Configuration Run Computer Setup.
Size Error memory incorrect
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174 - ISA 1 Short Plug & Play ISA Run the
Configuration/ board not found Configuration and
Slot Mismatch Diagnostics
Utilities.
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175 - ISA 1 Short Plug & Play ISA Run the
Configuration/ board added, Configuration
Slot Mismatch configuration not and Diagnostics
updated Utilities.