Service Reference Guide

C–10 Service Reference Guide
POST Error Messages
1793-Secondary
Controller or Disk
Failure
None Hard drive circuitry
error.
Run Computer Setup (F10 Setup).
Clear CMOS.
Check cable seating /jumper
settings.
Run hard drive diagnostics.
Disconnect additional drives.
Run the Drive Protection System test if
available.
Replace the hard drive.
1800-Temperature Alert None Internal temperature
exceeds specification.
Check that computer air vents are
not blocked and cooling fan is
running.
Verify processor speed selection.
Replace the processor.
Replace the system board.
1801-Microcode Patch
Error
None Processor not supported
by ROM BIOS.
Upgrade BIOS to proper version.
Audible 1L, 3S System ROM is bad;
system is running in
Failsafe Boot Block
mode.
Reflash the ROM using a ROMPaq
diskette. Refer to the “Failsafe Boot
Block ROM” section of the Software
Reference Guide.
Audible 2S Power-on successful. None.
Fixed Disk Parameter
Table or BIOS Error
System Halted
3L Configuration or
hardware failure.
Run Computer Setup and Diagnostic
Utilities.
Flashing Caps Lock LED
on Keyboard
1L, 2S Graphics controller not
present or incorrectly
initialized.
Clear CMOS.
If graphics card has been added,
remove and reseat.
Reset the riser board.
Flashing Num Lock LED
on Keyboard (Most
models. Blue LED glows
on Evo W8000
Workstation.)
1S, 2L System memory not
present.
Check memory module.
Remove and reseat memory module.
See “Memory” in Appendix F.
* L = Long, S = Short
POST Error Messages
Screen Message Beeps* Probable Cause Recommended Action