Sure Start has identied a problem (Manual Recovery Policy Set)
This computer has experienced a problem in locating a valid BIOS image, resulting in a failed startup. HP Sure
Start will normally repair this type of issue; however, on this computer HP Sure Start has been congured to
operate in manual mode key sequence. To proceed with the repair, press and hold the following keys: <ESC>
+<UP arrow>+<DOWN arrow>. To avoid the need for this manual recovery step, set the HP Sure Start recovery
policy to automatic. If this error reoccurs, a service event is required to identify the source of the error and
take appropriate corrective action.
NOTE: The computer will attempt to notify you of this problem through a series of blinking lights. When you
attempt to turn on the computer from an “O” or “Hibernated” state, lights associated with the caps lock and
num lock keys will both blink eight times followed by a pause, then continue in a repeating pattern.
POST Error Messages and User Actions
Test description Failure descriptions Error code Possible user actions
Product
information
Invalid value 00A Contact support for assistance.
Startup test Memory module 200 Attempt to reseat the memory module and then repeat the test.
Search http://www.hp.com/support for details on troubleshooting issues
related to the memory module.
If the memory module still fails, contact support.
Startup test Hard Disk 1 SMART 301 Attempt to reseat the hard drive and repeat the test.
The hard disk drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Startup test Hard Disk 2 SMART 302 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Startup test Hard Disk 1 Quick 303 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Startup test Hard Disk 2 Quick 304 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Run-in test Memory module 200 Attempt to reseat the memory module and then repeat the test.
Search http://www.hp.com/support for details on troubleshooting issues
related to the memory module.
If the memory module still fails, contact support.
Run-in test Hard Disk 1 SMART 301 Attempt to reseat the hard drive and repeat the test.
The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Run-in test Hard Disk 2 SMART 302 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Run-in test Hard Disk 1 Quick 303 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Run-in test Hard Disk 2 Quick 304 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Hard Disk Test Hard Disk 1 SMART 301 Attempt to reseat the hard drive and repeat the test.
The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Hard Disk Test Hard Disk 2 SMART 302 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Hard Disk Test Hard Disk 1 Quick 303 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Hard Disk Test Hard Disk 2 Quick 304 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
Hard Disk Test Hard Disk 1 Full 305 The hard drive may have failed. Contact support for assistance.
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