Diagnostic Error Codes - IBM 84885BU Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

Note: See "System replaceable units" on page 131 to determine which components should be replaced by a field
service technician.
Error code/symptom
00180xxx (PCI adapter has requested
resources that are not available)
00181000
(General PCI error)
012980xx (Microprocessor 1 error)
012981xx (Microprocessor 2 error)
I9990301
(Invalid boot record on hard disk)
I9990650
(AC power has been restored)

Diagnostic error codes

Note: In the following error codes, if XXX is 000, 195, or 197 do not replace a
Error code/symptom
001-XXX-000 (Failed core tests)
001-XXX-001 (Failed core tests)
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FRU/action
1. Reorder adapters in PCI slots.
2. Verify that boot device is positioned early in the scan order so that it
is executed by POST.
3. Verify that all adapters are set correctly in Configuration/Setup Utility
program, changing memory settings if necessary.
4. Remove an adapter to make more memory available to the adapters.
5. Disable adapter BIOS on adapter (see documentation provided with
adapter).
6. System board.
1. Adapter
2. System board
1. Verify both microprocessors have same cache size and type
and the same clock speed.
2. Download and update the BIOS code.
3. Microprocessor 1.
4. System board.
1. Verify both microprocessors have same cache size and type
and the same clock speed.
2. Download and update the BIOS code.
3. Microprocessor 2.
4. System board.
1. Partition and format hard disk drive.
2. Cable.
3. Hard disk drive.
4. Adapter/system board.
1. Check cable.
2. Check for interruption of power.
3. Power cable.
FRU. The description for these error codes are:
000 The test passed.
195 The Esc key was pressed to abort the test.
197 Warning; a hardware failure might not have occurred.
For all error codes, replace or follow the indicated FRU or action.
FRU/action
v System board
v System board