IBM IntelliStation A Pro 6217 Service Manual page 28

A single problem might cause more than one error message. When this occurs,
correct the cause of the first error message. The other error messages usually will
not occur the next time POST runs.
Exception: If there are multiple error codes or light path diagnostics LEDs that
indicate a microprocessor error, the error might be in a microprocessor or in a
microprocessor socket. See "Microprocessor problems" on page 34 for information
about diagnosing microprocessor problems.
Table 2. POST beep codes
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, Machine Type 6217," on page 67 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.
Beep code
1-1-3
1-1-4
1-2-1
1-2-2
1-2-3
12
IBM IntelliStation A Pro Type 6217: Problem Determination and Service Guide
Description
CMOS write/read test has failed.
BIOS EEPROM checksum has failed.
Programmable interval timer test has failed.
DMA initialization has failed.
DMA page register write/read test has failed.
Action
1. Reseat the following components:
a. Battery
b. (Trained service technician only)
System board
2. Replace the following components one
at a time, in the order shown, restarting
the computer each time:
a. Battery
b. (Trained service technician only)
System board
1. Recover the BIOS code.
2. (Trained service technician only)
Replace the system board.
1. (Trained service technician only) Reseat
the system board.
2. (Trained service technician only)
Replace the system board.
1. (Trained service technician only) Reseat
the system board.
2. (Trained service technician only)
Replace the system board.
1. (Trained service technician only) Reseat
the system board.
2. (Trained service technician only)
Replace the system board.