Error Codes, Descriptions, And Corrective Actions - IBM Aptiva Hardware Handbook

Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions

Table 10: 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
15X
110 System Board Parity 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 A Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for
information on obtaining service.
60 Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions
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 and removing memory modules" on page 135.
For instructions on installing adapter cards in your desktop system unit, see
"Installing adapter cards" on page 92. For instructions on installing adapter
cards in your minitower system unit, see "Working with your minitower
system unit" on page 107.
• There may be a problem with the battery on your system board. See
"Replacing the battery" on page 140 for instructions on how to replace the
battery.
Turn the system unit off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn the system unit on
again.
1. A memory module (SIMM) has failed. Make sure SIMMs are inserted
correctly. For instructions on inserting SIMMs, see "Installing and removing
memory modules" on page 135.
2. Turn the system unit off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn the system unit on
again.