Operating system boot phase, Run-time errors – HP XU700 User Manual

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6 Tests and Error Messages

MaxiLife Test Sequence and Error Messages

Operating System Boot Phase

If no error message has been displayed at this stage of the system startup by
the BIOS, the operating system is launched. The LCD status panel will
display the system platform and a “smiling icon.”

Run-Time Errors

During the normal usage of the PC Workstation (and at boot), MaxiLife
continually monitors vital system parameters. These include: temperature
errors, fan malfunctions, power voltage drops and CPU problems.

Test

Error Code

Beep Codes

Action to Take

Incompatible memory modules

Mem Miscompare

3

Check that the memory modules are of
the same speed and type.

Presence of continuity modules in the RIMM
sockets

RIMM Continuity

3

Check that the RDRAM continuity
modules are installed

Compatibility speed rating of installed RDRAM
modules

RIMM speed

3

Check that the installed RDRAM modules
have the same speed ratings

Compatibility of installed RDRAM modules

RIMM Devices

3

The 32 device limit per RDRAM has been
exceeded.

Presence of memory modules

No RIMM

3

Check that the memory modules are
correctly installed

Availability of video controller. It is checked by
the BIOS. If an error is detected, it is not a fatal
one and the BIOS will continue its execution
normally.

No Video

4

Check that the video controller is
correctly installed

Note: No error is detected if a monitor is
not connected to an installed video
controller. This is not a fatal error and
the BIOS will continue its normal
execution.

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