POST error messages
POST is a program run at startup that initializes and runs some tests on installed hardware. An audible
and/or visual message occurs if the POST encounters a problem. POST checks the following items to
ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly:
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Keyboard
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Memory modules
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Diskette drives
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All SATA, IDE, and SAS mass storage devices
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Processors
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Controllers
NOTE
running. You must enter the password before continuing.
Table 5-18
POST error messages
Screen Message
101–Option ROM Error.
102–System Board Failure
103–System Board Failure
110–Out of Memory Space for
Option ROMs
ENWW
If the Power-On Password is set, a key icon appears on the screen while POST is
Probable Cause
Plug-in card ROM checksum.
DMA, timers.
DMA, timers.
Option ROM for a device was unable
to run due to memory constraints.
Recommended Action
Update the ROM on the card.
CAUTION
Disconnect AC power from the
workstation before reseating or replacing
components because there is power to the
system board even when the workstation is
powered down.
1.
Clear CMOS by pressing the Clear CMOS button
on the system board.
2.
Remove expansion boards.
3.
Replace the system board.
CAUTION
Disconnect AC power from the
workstation before reseating or replacing
components because there is power to the
system board even when the workstation is
powered down.
1.
Clear CMOS by pressing the Clear CMOS button
on the system board.
2.
Remove expansion boards.
3.
Replace the system board.
Remove expansion boards and disable unneeded
devices from I/O>Onboard Devices or
Storage>Storage Options. Run Computer Setup
(F10).
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