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Table 2. POST error messages (continued)
POST message
164 A change in the memory configuration occurred. This message might appear after you add or
remove memory.
Notes:
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If the problem persists, call for service.
175 A vital product data (VPD) error occurred.
Note:
176 177 178 A security hardware error occurred.
Note:
184 The power-on password information stored in your server has been removed.
Note:
If this information cannot be restored, call for service.
185 A power failure damaged the stored information about the drive-startup sequence.
Note:
If this information cannot be restored, call for service.
186 A system board or hardware error occurred.
Note:
187 The VPD serial number is not set.
Note:
188 A vital product data (VPD) error occurred.
Note:
189 An attempt has been made to access the server with invalid passwords. After three incorrect
attempts, the server locks up; that is, the logon data fields are no longer available to the user.
201 An error occurred during the memory controller test. This error can be caused by:
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Note:
The server can be used with decreased memory capacity.
If POST error message 289 also occurred, follow the instructions for that error message first.
If you just installed or removed memory, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program; then, exit,
saving the new configuration settings.
If the message appears again, shut down the server, reseat the memory modules, and restart
the server.
Call for service.
Check for indications that someone has tampered with the server. If no one has tampered
with the server, call for service.
From the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu, select System Security. Then,
follow the instructions on the screen.
From the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu, select Start Options; then, follow
the instructions on the screen.
Call for service.
The system serial number is set in the VPD EEPROM at the time of manufacturing. If the
system board has been replaced, the system serial number will be invalid and should be
set. From the main menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select System
Information, and then select Product Data. If the problem persists, call for service.
Call for service.
Incorrectly installed memory
A failing memory module
A system board problem
1. If you just installed memory, verify that the new memory is correct for your server. Also
verify that the memory is installed and seated correctly.
2. If the problem persists, call for service.
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