Table 5. 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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
00012000
Processor machine check error.
01298001
No update data for microprocessor.
01298101
Bad update data for processor 1.
Action
1. (Trained service technician only) Reseat
the microprocessor.
2. Replace the following components one at
a time, in the order shown, restarting the
server each time:
a. (Trained service technician only)
Microprocessor
b. (Trained service technician only)
System board
1. Update the BIOS code again (see the
Hardware Maintenance Manual).
2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat
the microprocessor.
3. (Trained service technician only) Replace
the microprocessor.
1. Update the BIOS code again (see the
Hardware Maintenance Manual).
2. (Trained service technician only) Reseat
the microprocessor.
3. (Trained service technician only) Replace
the microprocessor.
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