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POST error messages
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might
appear during POST. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting
Guide for more information about the POST error messages.
Table 3. Abbreviated list of POST error messages
POST message
Failing device or problem
found
161
The real-time clock battery
has failed.
162
A device configuration has
changed.
163
The time of day has not
been set.
201
The memory configuration
has changed.
289
A failing DIMM was
disabled.
301, 303
Keyboard and keyboard
controller
962
Parallel port configuration
error
1162
Serial port configuration
conflict
00019xxx
Microprocessor x is not
functioning or failed the
built-in self-test.
00180xxx
A PCI adapter requested a
resource that is not
available.
012980xx
Data for microprocessor x
012981xx
I9990305
POST could not find an
operating system.
Suggested action
Replace the battery or call for service.
v Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program; then, exit, saving
the configuration settings.
v Make sure that optional devices are turned on and installed
correctly.
Set the date and time.
Make sure that DIMMs are fully seated and installed correctly.
Make sure that DIMMs are supported by your server and that
they are installed correctly.
Make sure that the keyboard cable is connected and that nothing
is resting on the keyboard keys.
Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and make sure that
the parallel port setting is correct.
Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and make sure that
the IRQ and I/O port assignments needed by the serial port are
available.
Make sure that microprocessor x is installed correctly. If the
problem remains, replace microprocessor x.
Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and make sure that
the resources needed by the PCI adapter are available.
Download and install the latest level of BIOS code.
Install an operating system.
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