Power-On Self-Test (Post); Post Beep Codes; Post Error Messages - IBM IntelliStation M Pro Installation Manual

Power-on self-test (POST)

When you turn on the computer, the power-on self-test (POST) performs a series of
tests to check the operation of system components and some of the installed
options.
If POST finishes without detecting any problems, the first window of your operating
system or application program appears.
If POST detects a problem, more than one beep sounds and an error message
appears on your screen.
Notes:
1. If you have a user password set, you must type the password and press Enter,
2. A single problem might cause several error messages. When this occurs, work

POST beep codes

The possible types of beep codes are:
No beeps
Continuous beep

POST error messages

The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might
appear during POST.
Note: See the User's Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD for more
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when prompted, before the operating system will start.
to correct the cause of the first error message. After you correct the cause of
the first error message, the other error messages usually will be resolved the
next time you run the test.
If no beep occurs after your computer completes POST, call for service.
Your microprocessor has failed, or your system board or speaker
subsystem might contain a failing component. If the system continues
through POST with no errors, call for service. If no video appears, the
microprocessor has failed. Call for service.
information about the POST error messages.
POST Failing device or
message problem found
162 Change in device
configuration
163 Time of day has not
been set
164 Change in memory
configuration
201 Change in memory
configuration
289 Failing DIMM was
disabled
301 Keyboard and keyboard
303 controller
Suggested action
Verify that your optional devices are turned on and
installed correctly.
Set the correct date and time.
Verify that your memory is installed properly; then,
restart the computer and run the
Configuration/Setup Utility program.
Verify that your memory is fully seated and installed
properly.
Verify that your memory is correct for your computer
and that it is installed properly.
Ensure that the keyboard cable is connected and
nothing is resting on the keyboard keys.