Post Error Messages - IBM eServer 342 xSeries Installation Manual

POST error messages

The following tables provide information about the POST error messages that can
appear during POST.
Note: Refer to the User's Reference on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more
POST message Failing device or problem found
129 L1 cache of a microprocessor
The real-time clock battery has
161
failed.
162 Change in device configuration
163 Time of day has not been set
164 Change in memory configuration
178 A POST error occurred when the
server was rebooted or powered on.
201 Change in memory configuration
229 L2 cache of a microprocessor
289 Failing DIMM was disabled
301 Keyboard and keyboard controller
303
11xx Serial port error
1162 Serial port configuration conflict
1601 BIOS update needed
1800 PCI adapter hardware interrupt
2400 Video controller and memory
2462
00019xxx Processor x is not functioning or
failed the built-in test
00180xxx A PCI adapter requested a resource
that is not available
012980xx Data for processor x
012981xx
01298200 Microprocessor speed mismatch
Table 3. Abbreviated list of POST error messages.
detailed information about POST error messages.
Check the installation of your microprocessors.
Replace the battery yourself or call for service.
You can use the server until you replace the battery.
However, you must run the Configuration/Setup Utility
program and set the time and date and other custom settings
each time you turn on the server.
Verify that your optional devices are turned on and installed
correctly.
Set the correct date and time.
Verify that your memory is installed properly; then, restart the
server and run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Flash the Remote Supervisor Adapter with firmware to
configure it to the server it is installed in.
Verify that your memory is fully seated and installed properly.
Check the installation of your microprocessors.
Verify that your memory is correct for your server and that it is
installed properly.
Ensure that the keyboard cable is connected and nothing is
resting on the keyboard keys.
Verify that the serial cable is connected correctly.
Start the Configuration/Setup program and ensure that the
IRQ and I/O port assignments needed by the serial port are
available.
Download and install the latest system BIOS code level.
Start the Configuration/Setup program and verify that the
interrupt resource settings are correct.
Verify that the monitor is connected correctly.
Verify that processor x is installed correctly. If the problem
remains, replace processor x.
Start the Configuration/Setup program and ensure that the
resources needed by the PCI adapter are available.
Download and install the latest system BIOS code level.
Install microprocessors with identical speeds.
Suggested action
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