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HP DX2000 User Manual

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Service Reference Guide, dx2000 uT

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POST Error Messages

Microcode Error

BIOS could not find or

load the CPU microcode

update to the CPU.

Ensure the system board BIOS supports

the processor.
Change system board jumper on JP2 to

pins 2-3 (Unlock), then flash the system

BIOS. Reset the jumper to pins 1-2

(Lock).

NVRAM Checksum

Bad, NVRAM Cleared

Error detected while

validating NVRAM data.

Restart the computer, use the F10 Key to

access Computer Setup. Select Load

Default Settings > Save and Exit.

NVRAM Ignored

NVRAM data used to

store plug and play data

was not used for system

configuration in POST.

Restart the computer, use the F10 Key to

access Computer Setup. Select Load

Default Settings > Save and Exit.
Change system board jumper on JP2 to

pins 2-3 (Unlock), then flash the system

BIOS. Reset the jumper to pins 1-2

(Lock).
Replace the system board.

NVRAM Bad

NVRAM data used to

store plug and play data

was not used for system

configuration in POST.

Restart the computer, use the F10 Key to

access Computer Setup. Select Load

Default Settings > Save and Exit.
Change system board jumper on JP2 to

pins 2-3 (Unlock), then flash the system

BIOS. Reset the jumper to pins 1-2

(Lock).
Replace the system board.

Timer Error

Error found while

programming the count

register of channel 2 of

the 8254 timer.

Replace the system board.

Interrupt Controller-1

Error
Interrupt Controller-1

Error

BIOS POST could not

initialize the Master/

Slave Interrupt controller.

Replace the system board.

CMOS Date/Time Not

Set

CMOS Date and/or

Time is invalid.

Set the date and time under Control

Panel or in F10 Setup depending on

the operating system.
If problem persists, replace the RTC

battery.

CMOS Battery Low

CMOS battery weak.

Replace the RTC battery.

CMOS Settings Wrong

Invalid CMOS settings.

Restart the computer, use the F10 Key to

access Computer Setup. Select Load

Default Settings > Save and Exit.

POST Error Messages

Screen Message

Probable Cause

Recommended Action