Post Error Codes - IBM System x3650 Type 7979 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Note: The POST error log is automatically cleared with each system restart.

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 7979 and 1914 server," on page 79 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
062 Three consecutive boot failures using the
default configuration.
101, 102 System and processor error.
106 System and processor error.
151 Real-time clock error.
161 Real-time clock battery error.
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Action
1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, save
the configuration, and restart the server.
2. Update the system firmware to the latest level
(see "Updating the firmware" on page 145).
3. Reseat the following components, one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the server each
time:
a. Battery
b. (Trained service technician only)
Microprocessor
4. Replace the following components one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the server each
time:
a. Battery
b. (Trained service technician only)
Microprocessor
c. (Trained service technician only) System
board
(Trained service technician only) Replace the system
board.
(Trained service technician only) Replace the system
board.
1. Reseat the battery.
2. 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
1. Reseat the battery.
2. 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