Table C-2: Non-Numeric Error Messages or Beeps Only
Error Code
Beeps only
Critical Error
Occurred Prior to this
power-up
Critical Failure
Detected - System
Shutting Down in
Critical Fan Failure
Detected – System
Shutting Down
System Halted
Critical Fan Failure
Detected – System
Shutting Down in
5 seconds
System Halted
HP Servers Troubleshooting Guide
Audible
Probable Source of
Beeps
Problem
2 long
No valid memory is
present in the system.
None
A catastrophic system
error, which caused the
server to crash, has been
logged.
None
Blower assembly has
failed.
None
A critical fan is not
spinning.
None
A critical fan is not
spinning.
POST Error Messages
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Action
•
If no memory modules
are present, install at
least one memory
module to conform to
minimum hardware
configuration
specifications.
•
Reseat all installed
memory modules.
•
If the system contains
more than one memory
module, remove one
module, and restart the
server. Repeat as
needed to isolate the bad
memory module.
Run Diagnostics. Replace
failed assembly as indicated.
Replace blower assembly.
Check fans.
Check fan cable connections.
Check fans.
Check fan cable connections.
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