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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 5. 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.
196
Processor mismatch
198
199
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
1301
Operator information panel
cable not detected
1302
On/off/reset panel cable not
detected
1304
Light Path Diagnostics panel
cable not detected
1602
Remote Supervisor Adapter
(RSA) cable not detected
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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IBM xSeries 235 Type 8671: Installation Guide
IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST error
messages.
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 CPU 2 is the same type and speed as CPU 1.
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 program and verify that the
parallel-port setting is correct.
Start the Configuration/Setup program and ensure that the IRQ
and I/O port assignments needed by the serial port are available.
Verify that the operator information panel cable is connected to
J24 on the system board.
Verify that the on/off/reset panel cable is connected to J47 on the
system board.
Verify that the Light Path Diagnostics panel cable is connected to
J23 on the system board.
Verify that the RSA cable is connected to J27 on the system
board.
Verify that processor x is installed correctly. If the problem
remains, replace processor x.
Start the Configuration/Setup 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.
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