IBM Netfinity 5100 User Reference Manual page 141

POST message
188 A vital product data (VPD) error occurred.
Action:
189 An attempt has been made to access the server with invalid passwords. After three
incorrect attempts, the server 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:
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Action:
If the problem persists, call for service.
229 An error was detected in the L2 cache of one of the microprocessors.
Action:
If the problem persists, call for service.
Table 14. POST error messages
Call for service.
Incorrectly installed memory
A failing memory module
A processor-board problem
A system board problem
1. If you just installed memory, verify that the new memory is correct for
your server. Also verify that the memory is installed and seated
correctly.
2. If the problem persists, check to see if the system has isolated the
problem to a memory module:
• If the System Error light on the operator information panel is on,
check to see if the MEM LED on the diagnostic LED panel is on.
If it is on, check the DIMM Error LEDs next to the memory
sockets. If a DIMM Error LED is on, run the diagnostic program
for the memory.
• If the tests fail, replace the DIMM. If the problem persists after
you replace the DIMM, call for service.
• If the memory tests do not fail, call for service.
3. If no error LED is on, the error logs in the Configuration/Setup Utility
program might provide additional information on the memory error.
1. If you just installed a microprocessor, verify that the microprocessor is
installed and seated correctly.
2. If the problem persists, check to see if the system has isolated the
problem to a microprocessor:
• If the System Error light on the operator information panel is on,
check to see if the CPU LED on the diagnostic LED panel is on. If
it is on, check the Microprocessor Error LEDs next to the
microprocessor sockets.
— If a Microprocessor LED is on, run the diagnostic program for
the microprocessor indicated by the LED. (If the Secondary
Microprocessor Error LED is on, run the "Alt CPU"
diagnostic program.) If the tests fail, replace the
microprocessor.
— If the microprocessor tests do not fail, call for service.
• If no error LED is on, the error logs in the Configuration/Setup
Utility program might provide additional information on the
microprocessor error.
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Chapter 7. Solving Problems
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