What is POST error code?

What is POST error code?

A POST error message is an error message displayed on the monitor during the power-on self test if the BIOS encounters some kind of problem while starting the PC. If the POST detects an error before this point, a beep code or POST code will be generated instead.

How do you solve real time power loss?

How do I Repair the Real Time Clock Error?

  1. Restart your computer.
  2. Remove any new components or peripherals you have added to the computer since the last time it was turned off.
  3. Unplug your computer.
  4. Replace the battery.
  5. Turn off the computer and wait five seconds before turning the computer on again.

What is real time power loss?

The Real-Time Clock (RTC) Power loss (005) error is displayed when the main battery has been drained. Depending on the BIOS version, the battery drains in several days and or weeks in which the RTC battery also appears to drain. This occurs when the tablet has been off and has been stored for a long period of time.

How do I fix 162 options not set?

HP Notebook PCs – “162 – System Options Not Set” Error Message Appears On Black Screen

  1. Press and hold the Power button for 5 Seconds to turn off the PC.
  2. Press and hold the F10 key while you press the Power button to turn on the PC.
  3. After the BIOS Setup Utility is displayed, press the F9 key to select Setup Defaults.

What is 164 memory size error?

POST Numeric Codes and Text Messages

Control panel message Description
163-Time & Date Not Set Invalid time or date in configuration memory. RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to be replaced.
164-MemorySize Error Memory amount has changed since the last boot (memory added or removed).

What if RAM is not working how many beeps does it give?

Four short beeps means that the motherboard timer is not working properly but it could also mean that there’s a problem with the RAM module that’s in the lowest (usually marked 0) slot. Usually, a hardware failure with an expansion card or a problem with the motherboard itself could trigger this beep code.

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