HP ProLiant DL140 G3 Server - Manual (Page 22)

System BIOS configuration 22
Power-On Self Test (POST)
When the server boots up, a series of tests are displayed on the screen. This is referred to as Power–On Self–Test
or POST. POST is a series of diagnostic tests that checks firmware and assemblies to ensure that the server is
properly functioning. This diagnostic function automatically runs each time the server is powered on.
These diagnostics, which reside in the BIOS ROM, isolate server-related logic failures and indicate the board or
component that needs to be replaced, as indicated by the error messages. Most server hardware failures will be
accurately isolated during POST. The number of tests displayed depends on the configuration of the server.
POST error indicators
When POST detects a system failure, it either displays a POST error message, or emits a series of beep codes.
POST errors messages
Whenever a non-fatal error occurs during POST, an error message describing the problem appears onscreen.
These text messages are displayed in normal video (white text on black background). It shows the details of the
error. The following is an example of a POST error message:
Error message 1 of 1: Error code 0103
Keyboard not detected - Keyboard error
In some cases an error message may include recommendations for troubleshooting or require that you press the
Enter key to display recommendations. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Table 18 lists down the most common POST error messages with their corresponding troubleshooting
recommendation. It is recommended that you correct the error before proceeding, even if the server appears to
boot successfully.
If your system displays one of the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the code and
message and contact your HP Customer Support provider.
When no POST error message is displayed but the server stops during POST, listen for beep codes.
Table 18 POST error messages
Error code Error message Description/corrective action
0200 Failure Fixed Disk Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly.
1 Run Setup and check if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.
2 Check to see if fixed disk is attached properly.
0210 Stuck key Stuck key on keyboard.
1 Locate the stuck key on your keyboard and release it.
2 Reboot the server.
0211 Keyboard error Keyboard not working.
Verify that the keyboard cable is securely connected to the
keyboard port (not the mouse port) on the rear panel of the server.
If the problem persists, replace the keyboard or contact your HP
Customer Support provider.
0212 Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard controller failed test.
0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS -
Run SETUP The attached monitor cannot be correctly identified by Setup.
Run Setup and check if the monitor type is correctly identified.
0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run
SETUP The CMOS clock battery indicator shows the system battery is
dead.
1 Replace the system battery following the procedures on
page 48 of the HP ProLiant DL140 Generation 3 Server
Maintenance and Service Guide.
2 Run Setup to reconfigure the system.