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Chapter 4 Diagnostics
CMOS checksum error - Default
loaded
• If this message displays after you have intentionally
cleared the CMOS, it is simply a warning message to
inform you that the CMOS has been loaded to default
values. No action is required.
• If this message appears when the server is powered up
after being off for a period of time, it indicates the
CMOS battery needs to be checked. See “Battery” in
Chapter 7.
CMOS battery failed
1. Make sure the CMOS battery is seated correctly.
2. If error persists, replace the CMOS battery. See “Bat-
tery” in Chapter 7.
Password is cleared!...Please set
switch #3 to off
• Power down the server and reset configuration switch 3
to Off. See “Clearing the CMOS and Passwords” later
in this chapter.
CMOS is cleared... Please set switch
4 to off
• Power down the server and reset configuration switch 4
to Off. See “Clearing the CMOS and Passwords” later
in this chapter.
Memory test fail This message indicates that one or more of the DIMMs is
bad.
1. Load the BIOS default CMOS configuration by press-
ing F10, then F5 and F6 during POST.
2. Make sure that all DIMMs are HP qualified. Refer to
“Memory Modules” in Chapter 3.
3. Remove all DIMMs and re-insert them one at a time to
determine which DIMM(s) failed. Replace the bad
DIMM(s).
Primary master drive fails BIOS detects the device installed in IDE primary master
failed its test.
• Replace the IDE device installed in the primary master
drive.
Primary slave drive fails BIOS detects the device installed in IDE primary slave
failed its test.
• Replace the IDE device installed in the primary slave
drive.
Secondary master drive fails BIOS detects the device installed in IDE secondary mas-
ter failed its test.
• Replace the IDE device installed in the secondary
master drive.
Secondary slave drive fails
BIOS detects the device installed in IDE secondary slave
failed its test.
• Replace the IDE device installed in the secondary slave
drive.
SMART failure predicted on primary
master: xxxxxxxxx
BIOS predicts a future failure on xxxxxxxx (drive brand
name and ID).
1. Press F1 to continue booting up the server.
2. Store all the data on the failing hard drive to another
device.
3. Power off the server and replace the hard drive. Refer
to Chapter 7‚ Replacing Parts.
