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Table 3. POST error messages (continued)
POST message Description
163 The time of day has not been set.
Action: Set the correct date and time. If the date and time are set correctly and saved, but
the 163 error message reappears, call for service.
You can use the computer until the system is serviced, but any application programs that use
the date and time will be affected.
164 A change in the memory configuration occurred. This message might appear after you add or
remove memory.
Note: The computer can be used with decreased memory capacity.
Action: Take the following steps to correct the problem:
1. If POST error message 289 also occurred, follow the instructions for that error message
2. If you just installed or removed memory, run the Configuration/Setup Utility program; then,
If the problem remains, call for service.
175 A vital product data (VPD) error occurred.
Action: Call for service.
176, 177, and 178 A security hardware error occurred.
Action: Check for indications that someone has tampered with the computer. If no one has
tampered with the computer, call for service.
184 The power-on password information stored in your computer has been removed.
Action: From the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu, select System Security.
Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
If this information cannot be restored, call for service.
185 A power failure damaged the stored information about the drive-startup sequence.
Action: From the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu, select Start Options; then,
follow the instructions on the screen.
If this information cannot be restored, call for service.
186 A system board or hardware error occurred.
Action: Call for service.
187 The VPD serial number is not set.
Action: The system serial number is set in the VPD EEPROM at the time of manufacturing. If
the system board has been replaced, the system serial number will be invalid and should be
set. From the main menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select System
Information, then select Product Data. If the problem remains, call for service.
188 A vital product data (VPD) error occurred.
Action: Call for service.
189 An attempt has been made to access the computer with invalid passwords. After three
incorrect attempts, the computer locks up; that is, the logon data fields are no longer available
to the user.
201 An error occurred during the memory controller test. This error can be caused by:
v Incorrectly installed memory
v A failing memory module
v A system board problem
Action: Take the following steps to correct the problem:
1. If you just installed memory, verify that the new memory is correct for your computer. Also
2. If the problem remains, call for service.
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first.
exit, saving the new configuration settings.
If the message appears again, shut down the computer, reseat the memory modules, and
restart the computer.
verify that the memory is installed and seated correctly.