Post Error Messages - IBM xSeries 305 Type 8673 Installation Manual

POST error messages

The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might
appear during POST.
Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the
Table 3. Abbreviated list of POST error messages
POST message Failing device or problem
found
162 Change in device
configuration
163 Time of day has not been set Set the correct date and time.
201 Change in memory
configuration
289 Failing DIMM was disabled
301 Keyboard and keyboard
303 controller
962 Parallel port configuration
error
1162 Serial port configuration
conflict
00019xxx Processor x is not functioning
or failed the built-in test
00180xxx A PCI adapter requested a
resource that is not available
012980xx Data for processor x
012981xx
I9990305 POST could not find an
operating system.
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Suggested action
1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program; then, exit, saving
the configuration settings.
2. Verify that your optional devices are turned on and installed
correctly.
Verify that your memory is fully seated and installed properly.
Verify that your memory is correct for your server and that it is
installed properly.
Ensure that the keyboard cable is connected and nothing is
resting on the keyboard keys.
Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and verify that the
parallel-port setting is correct.
Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and ensure that the
IRQ and I/O port assignments needed by the serial port are
available.
Verify that processor x is installed correctly. If the problem
remains, replace processor x.
Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and ensure that the
resources needed by the PCI adapter are available.
Download and install the latest system BIOS level.
Install your operating system.