Responding To Error Codes - IBM Aptiva Handbook

Responding to error codes

Table 7: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions
Error Code Description
No beep during power-on self
test (POST)
Screen is black (no error
code), more than one beep in
self-test
10X System Board Error
129
110 System Board Parity Error
111 I/O Channel Parity Error
114 Adapter ROM Error
Notes:
1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9.
2. If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your online Aptiva Helper or the Guide to HelpWare and All
the Extras folder for information on obtaining service.
Here's what to do:
Make sure that the system unit is turned on.
If you installed memory modules or adapter cards make sure you installed
them correctly. For instructions on installing memory modules on your system
board, see "Installing system memory modules" on page 68. For instructions
on installing adapter cards in your desktop system unit, see "Adding and
removing adapter cards" on page 81. For instructions on installing adapter
cards in your minitower system unit, see "Adding and removing adapter cards"
on page 103.
Turn off the system unit, wait 10 seconds, and then turn on the system unit
again.
1. A system memory module (SIMM) has failed. Make sure SIMMs are inserted
correctly. For instructions on inserting SIMMs, see "Installing system
memory modules" on page 68.
2. Turn off the system unit, wait 10 seconds, and then turn on the system unit
again.
1. Make sure all adapter cards are installed correctly. For instructions on
installing adapter cards in your desktop system unit, see "Adding and
removing adapter cards" on page 81. For instructions on installing adapter
cards in your minitower system unit, see "Adding and removing adapter
cards" on page 103.
2. Turn off the system unit, wait 10 seconds, and then turn on the system unit
again.
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