Post Error Messages - IBM 8840 - eServer xSeries 346 Installation Manual

POST error messages

The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might
appear during POST. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting
Guide on the IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST
error messages.
Table 6. Abbreviated list of POST error messages
POST message Failing device or problem
found
161 The real-time clock battery
has failed.
162 A device configuration has
changed.
163 The time of day has not
been set.
289 A failing DIMM was
disabled.
301, 303 Keyboard and keyboard
controller
1162 Serial port configuration
conflict
00019xxx Microprocessor x is not
functioning or failed the
built-in self-test.
00180xxx PCI device error
012980xx Data for microprocessor x
012981xx
1962 POST could not find an
operating system.
Suggested action
Replace the battery or call for service.
v Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program; then, exit, saving
the configuration settings.
v Make sure that optional devices are turned on and installed
correctly.
Set the date and time.
Make sure that the DIMMs are supported by the server and that
they are installed correctly.
Make sure that the keyboard cable is connected and that nothing
is resting on the keyboard keys.
Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and make sure that
the IRQ and I/O port assignments that are needed by the serial
port are available.
Make sure that microprocessor x is installed correctly. If the
problem remains, replace microprocessor x.
Make sure that all PCI adapters are installed correctly. In the
Configuration/Setup Utility program, make sure that all PCI
devices are enabled. Disable option ROMs and integrated
devices that are not needed and set the PCI device boot priority
to ensure that the boot device option ROM is able to load.
Download and install the latest level of BIOS code.
Install an operating system.
Chapter 6. Solving problems
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