Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide www.hp.com A–3
POST Error Messages
110-Out of Memory 
Space for Option 
ROMs
Recently added PCI 
expansion card contains 
an option ROM too large 
to download during 
POST.
1. If a PCI expansion card was recently 
added, remove it to see if the problem 
remains.
2. In Computer Setup, set Advanced > 
Device Options > NIC PXE 
Option ROM Download to 
DISABLE to prevent PXE option ROM 
for the internal NIC from being 
downloaded during POST to free 
more memory for an expansion card's 
option ROM. Internal PXE option 
ROM is used for booting from the NIC 
to a PXE server.
3. Ensure the ACPI/USB Buffers @ Top of 
Memory setting in Computer Setup is 
enabled
162-System Options 
Not Set
Configuration incorrect.
RTC (real-time clock) 
battery may need to 
be replaced.
Run Computer Setup and check the 
configuration in Advanced > 
Onboard Devices.
Reset the date and time under Control 
Panel. If the problem persists, replace the 
RTC battery. See the Hardware Reference 
Guide on the Documentation and 
Diagnostics CD for instructions on 
installing a new battery, or contact an 
authorized dealer or reseller for RTC 
battery replacement.
163-Time & Date 
Not Set
Invalid time or date in 
configuration memory.
RTC (real-time clock) 
battery may need to 
be replaced.
Reset the date and time under Control 
Panel (Computer Setup can also be 
used). If the problem persists, replace the 
RTC battery. See the Hardware Reference 
Guide on the Documentation and 
Diagnostics CD for instructions on 
installing a new battery, or contact an 
authorized dealer or reseller for RTC 
battery replacement.
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