IBM 419452u - Servers System X3250 M2 Xeon 3.0ghz Installation Manual page 51

Table 4. Abbreviated list of POST error codes (continued)
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action
column until the problem is solved.
v See the parts listing in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to determine
which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components
are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by "(Trained service technician only)," that step must
be performed only by a trained service technician.
Error code Description
164 Memory size has changed.
184 Power-on password damaged.
187 VPD serial number not set.
189 Three attempts were made to
access the server with an incorrect
password.
289 A failing DIMM was disabled.
Action
1. Run the Configuration/Setup
Utility program; then, exit,
saving the configuration
settings.
2. Reseat the DIMMs.
1. Run the Configuration/Setup
Utility program, select Load
Default Settings, and save the
settings.
2. Reseat the battery.
3. Replace the following
components one at a time, in
the order shown, restarting the
server each time:
a. Battery
b. (Trained service technician
only) System board
1. Reseat the optional Remote
Supervisor Adapter II SlimLine.
2. (Trained service technician
only) Replace the system
board.
Restart the server and enter the
administrator password; then, run
the Configuration/Setup Utility
program and change the power-on
password.
1. Make sure that the DIMM is
installed correctly (see
"Installing a memory module"
on page 14).
2. Reseat the DIMM.
3. Replace the DIMM.
Chapter 5. Solving problems
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