Post Error Codes - IBM LS20 - BladeCenter - 8850 Service Manual

POST error codes

The following table describes the POST error codes and suggested actions to
correct the detected problems.
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, Type 8850," on page 53 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
161 Real-time clock battery error.
162 Device configuration error.
163 Real-time clock error.
184 Power-on password damaged.
189 An attempt was made to access the server
with invalid passwords.
Action
1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
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 assembly
1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program,
select Load Default Settings, and save the
settings.
2. Reseat the following components:
a. Battery
b. Failing device
3. Replace the following components one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the server each
time.
a. Battery
b. Failing device
c. (Trained service technician only) System
board assembly
1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program,
select Load Default Settings, make sure that the
date and time are correct, 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 assembly
1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program,
select Load Default Settings, and save the
settings.
2. (Trained service technician only) Replace the
system board assembly.
Restart the server, run the Configuration/Setup Utility
program and change the power-on password.
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Chapter 2. Diagnostics