HP Vectra 500 Series - Manual (Page 97)

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4 Summary of the HP/Phoenix BIOS
HP/Phoenix BIOS (BIOS version: GX.07.xx)
Error Messages (BIOS version: GX.07.xx)
When the PC is switched on or reset, a power-on hardware test is
performed. If an error occurs, an error message is displayed.
HP’s new-style BIOS does not display POST error codes (such as 910B).
These were displayed in the BIOS of previous HP Vectra PCs.
Mouse Test
If a mouse is present, invokes a built-in mouse self-test of the mouse’s
microprocessor and for stuck mouse buttons. Test failure causes an error
code to display.
Tests of Flexible Disk Drive A
Flexible Disk Controller
Subsystem Test
Tests for proper operation of the flexible disk controller. Test failure
causes an error code to display.
Coprocessor Tests
Internal Numeric Coprocessor
Test
Checks for proper operation of the numeric coprocessor part of the
processor. Test failure causes an error code to display.
Parallel Port Tests
Parallel Port Test
Tests the integrated parallel port registers, as well as any other parallel
ports. Test failure causes an error code to display.
Serial Port Tests
Serial Port Test
Tests the integrated serial port registers, as well as any other serial ports.
Test failure causes an error code to display.
Hard Disk Drive Tests
Hard Disk Controller
Subsystem Test
Tests for proper operation of the hard disk controller. Test failure causes
an error code to display. The test does not detect hard disk replacement
or changes in the size of the hard disk.
System Configuration Tests
System Generation
Initiation of the system generation (SYSGEN) process, which compares
the configuration information stored in the CMOS memory with the actual
system. If a discrepancy is found, an error code will be displayed.
Plug and Play
Configuration
Configures any Plug and Play device detected (either PCI or ISA):
❒ All PCI devices, and any ISA device necessary for loading the operating
system will be configured for use.
❒ Any ISA device that is not required for loading the operating system,
will be initialized (prepared for loading of a device driver), but not fully
configured for use.