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. Enable the ACPI/USB Buffers @ Top 
of Memory setting in Computer Setup.
150-SafePost Active A PCI expansion card is 
not responding.
1. Restart the computer.
2. Disable SafePost.
3. If the expansion card does not 
respond, replace the card.
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 CD for 
instructions on installing a new battery, or 
contact an authorized dealer or reseller 
for RTC battery replacement.
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