Screen message Probable cause Recommended action
163—Time and Date Not Set
●
Invalid time or date in
configuration memory
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RTC battery might need
replacement
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CMOS jumper might not be
properly installed
1. Set the date and time from the Control Panel or in
the Computer Setup (F10) Utility (depending on
the operating system).
2. If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
164—Memory Size Error Memory configuration is incorrect 1. Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility or Windows
utilities.
2. Verify that the memory modules (if any) are
installed properly.
3. If third-party memory has been added, test the
memory configuration using HP memory.
4. Verify proper memory module type.
183—Invalid processor jumper
setting
Jumper set incorrectly Reset the processor jumper correctly.
201—Memory Error RAM failure 1. Run the Computer Setup (F10) utiltiy or Windows
utilities.
2. Be sure that memory and continuity modules are
installed correctly.
3. Verify proper memory module type.
4. Remove and replace memory modules one at a
time to isolate faulty modules.
5. Replace faulty memory modules.
6. If error persists after replacing memory modules,
replace the system board.
202—Memory Type Mismatch
Mixed 553 MHz and 667 MHz
memory detected
Memory modules do not match Replace the memory modules with matched sets.
203—Memory module failed
self-test and failing rank was
disabled
Defective memory module Replace the memory module.
204—Memory loaded
incorrectly
Improper module load Reseat the memory module correctly.
205—Memory high
temperature detected
Insufficient memory module cooling Ensure that a memory module cooling fan is installed
and operating correctly.
206—Memory setup invalid Memory configured incorrectly Reconfigure the memory modules in the proper slots.
207—Incompatible memory
modules detected
Single-bit ECC error 1. Verify proper memory module type.
2. Insert the DIMM in another memory socket.
3. Replace memory module if problem persists.
208—Two-DIMM
configurations use slots one
and five
DIMMs are loaded in incorrect slots for
a two-DIMM configuration
Ensure that the two DIMMs are installed in slots one
and five only.
209—Incompatible memory
(FBDs) detected
Incorrect memory module type in use Ensure memory modules are compatible with
workstation requirements.
Table 5-18 POST error messages (continued)
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