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POST error messages
The Power-On Self Text (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests that runs automatically when the
workstation is powered on.
Audible and visual messages occur before the operating system starts if the POST encounters a
problem. POST checks the following items to ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly:
Keyboard
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DIMMs
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Diskette drives
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All mass storage devices
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CPUs
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Controllers
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Fans
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Temperature sensors
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Cables (front/rear panels, audio, and USB ports)
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The table shown next describes the POST error messages.
Table 6-10
Screen message
101—Option ROM Checksum
Error
102—System Board Failure
110—Out of memory space
for option ROMs
162—Systems Options Error
163—Time and Date Not Set
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Chapter 6 Diagnostics and troubleshooting
POST error messages
Probable cause
System ROM checksum.
DMA, timers, and so forth, might be
set improperly or might be defective.
Option ROM for a device could not
run because of memory constraints.
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Invalid time or date in
configuration memory.
RTC battery might need
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replacement.
CMOS jumper might not be
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properly installed.
Recommended action
Verify the you have the latest ROM:
1.
Flash the ROM, if needed.
2.
If an expansion card was recently added, remove
it to find out if the problem remains.
3.
Clear CMOS. If the message disappears, there
might be a problem with the expansion card.
4.
Replace the system board.
1.
Clear the CMOS.
2.
Remove the expansion boards.
3.
Replace the system board.
1.
Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to disable
unneeded option ROMs, and to enable ACPI/
USB Buffers at Top of Memory.
1.
Set the date and time from the Control Panel or in
the Computer Setup (F10) Utility (depending on
the operating system).
2.
If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.
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