Troubleshooting Guide
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POST Error Messages
404-Parallel Port 
Address Conflict 
Detected
Both external and 
internal ports are 
assigned to 
parallel port X.
1. Remove any parallel port expansion 
cards.
2. Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, 
“Password Security and Resetting 
CMOS.”)
3. Reconfigure card resources and/or 
run Computer Setup.
410-Audio Interrupt 
Conflict
IRQ address conflicts 
with another device.
Enter Computer Setup and reset the IRQ in 
Advanced > Onboard Devices.
411-Network 
Interface Card 
Interrupt Conflict
IRQ address conflicts 
with another device.
Enter Computer Setup and reset the IRQ in 
Advanced > Onboard Devices.
501-Display 
Adapter Failure
Graphics display 
controller.
1. Reseat the graphics card 
(if applicable).
2. Clear CMOS. (See Appendix B, 
“Password Security and Resetting 
CMOS.”)
3. Verify monitor is attached and turned 
on.
4. Replace the graphics card (if 
possible).
510-Splash Screen 
Image Corrupted
Splash Screen image has 
errors.
Install latest version of ROMPaq to restore 
image.
511-CPU, CPUA, or 
CPUB Fan not 
Detected
CPU fan is not connected 
or may have 
malfunctioned.
1. Reseat CPU fan.
2. Reseat fan cable.
3. Replace CPU fan.
512-Chassis, Rear 
Chassis, or Front 
Chassis Fan not 
Detected
Chassis, rear chassis, or 
front chassis fan is not 
connected or may have 
malfunctioned.
1. Reseat chassis, rear chassis, or front 
chassis fan.
2. Reseat fan cable.
3. Replace chassis, rear chassis, or front 
chassis fan.
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