Power-On Self-Test (Post); Small Computer System Interface (Scsi) Messages (Some Models) - IBM INTELLISTATION E PRO 6204 User 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.
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 to
The possible types of beep codes are as follows:
Repeating long beeps
One long beep and two short beeps

Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages (some models)

If your computer has an Ultra160 SCSI adapter installed and you receive a SCSI error
message when running the SCSISelect Utility program, one or more of the following
might be causing the problem:
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To solve the problem, verify that:
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If you have verified these items and the problem persists, run the diagnostic programs
to obtain additional information about the failing device. If the error remains or recurs,
call for service.
Note: If your system does not have a SCSI hard disk drive, ignore any message that
when prompted, before the operating system will load.
correct the cause of the first error message. After you correct the cause of the first
error message, the other error messages usually will resolve the next time you
run the test.
Indicate a memory error. Ensure that all DIMMs are correctly installed.
Indicate a video error. The BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display
any additional information. Ensure that the video adapter is correctly installed.
A failing SCSI device (adapter or drive)
An improper SCSI configuration
Duplicate SCSI IDs in the same SCSI chain
An improperly installed SCSI terminator
A defective SCSI terminator
An improperly installed cable
A defective cable
The external SCSI devices are turned on. External SCSI devices must be turned
on before the computer.
The cables for all external SCSI devices are connected correctly.
The last device in each SCSI chain is terminated properly.
The SCSI devices are configured correctly.
indicates that the BIOS is not installed.
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