IBM eServer 135 xSeries User Reference Manual page 84

Table 12. POST error messages
POST message
184 The power-on password information stored in your server has been removed.
Action:
If this information cannot be restored, call for service.
185 A power failure damaged the stored information about the drive-startup sequence.
Action:
If this information cannot be restored, call for service.
186 A system board or hardware error occurred.
Action:
187 The VPD serial number is not set.
Action:
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:
229 An error was detected in the L2 cache of one of the microprocessors.
Action:
289 An error occurred during POST memory tests, and a failing DIMM was disabled.
Note:
Action:
If the problem persists, call for service.
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IBM xSeries 135: User's Reference
From the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu, select System Security.
See "Using the Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 12). Then, follow the
instructions on the screen.
From the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu, select Start Options;
then, follow the instructions on the screen. See "Using the Configuration/Setup
Utility program" on page 12.
Call for service.
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. "Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 12. If the problem persists, call for
service.
Call for service.
Incorrectly installed memory
A failing memory module
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, call for service.
1. If you just installed a microprocessor, verify that the microprocessor is installed
and seated correctly.
2. If the problem persists, call for service.
You can use the server with decreased memory.
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. Start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and select Memory Settings from the
Advanced Setup menu to enable the DIMM. See "Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility program" on page 12.
2. If the problem remains, replace the failing DIMM.
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