Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com A–9
POST Error Messages
1155-Serial Port
Address Conflict
Detected
Both external and
internal serial ports are
assigned to same IRQ.
1. Remove any serial port expansion
cards.
2. Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B,
“Password Security and Resetting
CMOS.”)
3. Reconfigure card resources and/or
run Computer Setup or Windows
utilities.
1201-System Audio
Address Conflict
Detected
Device IRQ address
conflicts with another
device.
Reset the IRQ.
1202-MIDI Port
Address Conflict
Detected
Device IRQ address
conflicts with another
device.
Reset the IRQ.
1203-Game Port
Address Conflict
Detected
Device IRQ address
conflicts with another
device.
Reset the IRQ.
1720-SMART Hard
Drive Detects
Imminent Failure
Hard drive is about
to fail. (Some hard drives
have a firmware patch
that will fix an erroneous
error message.)
1. Determine if hard drive is giving
correct error message. Run the Drive
Protection System test if available.
2. Apply firmware patch if applicable.
(Visit www.hp.com/support)
3. Back up contents and replace hard
drive.
Numeric Codes and Text Messages (Continued)
Code/Message Probable Cause Recommended Action