Responding To Error Codes - IBM Aptiva Handbook

Responding to error codes

Table 7: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions
Error Code Description
No beep during power-on self
test (POST)
Either of the following:
• Screen is black (no error
code)
• More than one beep
occurs in self test
10X System Board Error
129
110 System Board Parity Error
111 I/O Channel Parity Error
114 Adapter ROM Error
Notes:
1. An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9.
2. If any of these problems continue after taking the actions listed, see your online Aptiva Helper for information on running
diagnostics. If you need service, see the HelpWare book.
Here's what to do:
Make sure that the system is turned on. For information about POST, see
"System memory test" on page 48.
• If you installed memory modules or adapter cards, make sure you installed
them correctly. For instructions on installing memory modules on your
system board, see "Installing system memory modules" on page 71. For
instructions on installing adapter cards in your tower, see "Adding and
removing adapter cards" on page 80.
• If you did not install memory modules or adapter cards, see the HelpWare
book for information on obtaining service.
Turn off the system, wait 15 seconds, and then turn on the system again.
1. Make sure all system memory modules are installed correctly. For
instructions on installing system memory modules, see "Installing system
memory modules" on page 71.
2. Turn off the system, wait 15 seconds, and then turn on the system again.
1. Make sure all adapter cards are installed correctly. For instructions on
installing adapter cards in your tower, see "Adding and removing adapter
cards" on page 80.
2. Turn off the system, wait 15 seconds, and then turn on the system again.
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