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Table 9: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions (Continued)
Error Code Description
164 Memory Size Error
20X Memory Error
229 External Cache Error
264 External Cache Size 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 errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your Services and Support Guide for information on
obtaining service.
Here's what to do:
1. If you are using Rapid Resume and you have changed your hardware
(installed or removed an option), press the on/off button on the system unit
to turn it off. Return the hardware to its previous configuration, wait 10
seconds, and then turn the system unit on again. If the error does not reoccur,
save any work that you want to keep and reinstall your hardware. If the error
occurs again, check your Services and Support Guide for information on
obtaining service.
2. If you are not using Rapid Resume and you have added or removed memory
from your computer, press Enter while the error message is displayed to
enter the Configuration/Setup Utility. Choose System Summary View from
the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu to verify that the new memory
size is correct. For instructions on using the Configuration/Setup Utility, see
page 63. If you have not removed memory from your computer, check your
Services and Support Guide for information on obtaining service.
Make sure memory modules (SIMMs) are inserted correctly and completely. For
instructions on inserting SIMMs, see "Installing and removing memory
modules" on page 111.
If you have added any external cache modules, make sure they are inserted
correctly and completely. For instructions on inserting cache memory modules,
see "Installing cache memory" on page 109.
If you have removed cache memory from your computer, press Enter while the
error message is displayed to enter the Configuration/Setup Utility. Choose
System Summary View from the Configuration/Setup Utility main menu to
verify that the new cache memory size is correct. For instructions on using the
Configuration/Setup Utility, see page 63. If you have not removed memory from
your computer, check your Services and Support Guide for information on
obtaining service.
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