IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6220 User Manual page 105

Table 4. POST error messages (continued)
POST message Description
301 and 303 An error occurred during the keyboard and keyboard controller test. These error messages
also might be accompanied by continuous beeping.
Action: Take the following steps to correct the problem:
1. Ensure that:
2. After installing a USB keyboard, you might need to use the Configuration/Setup Utility
Running the diagnostic tests can isolate the computer component that failed, but you must
have your computer serviced. If the error message remains, call for service.
Note: If you just connected a new mouse or other pointing device, turn off the computer and
disconnect that device. Wait at least 5 seconds; then, turn on the computer. If the error
message goes away, replace the device.
602 Invalid diskette boot record
Action: Take the following steps to correct the problem:
1. Replace the diskette.
2. If the problem remains, make sure that the diskette drive cables are correctly and securely
3. If the problem remains, replace the diskette drive.
If the problem remains, call for service.
604 An error occurred during a diskette drive test.
Action: Take the following steps to correct the problem:
1. Verify that the Configuration/Setup Utility program correctly reflects the type of diskette
2. Run the diagnostic tests. If the diagnostic tests fail, call for service.
662 A diskette drive configuration error occurred.
Action: If you removed a diskette drive, make sure that the diskette drive setting is correct in
the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If the setting is not correct, change it.
If the problem remains, call for service.
962 A parallel port configuration error occurred.
Action: If you changed a hardware option, make sure that the parallel port setting is correct in
the Configuration/Setup Utility program. If the setting is not correct, change it.
If the problem remains, call for service.
1162 The serial port configuration conflicts with another device in the system.
Action: Take the following steps to correct the problem:
1. Make sure the IRQ and I/O port assignments needed by the serial port are available.
2. If all interrupts are being used by adapters, you might need to remove an adapter to make
1762 Hard disk configuration error.
Action: Take the following steps to correct the problem:
1. Make sure that the hard disk drive is set correctly in the Configuration/Setup Utility
2. Make sure that the hard disk drive cables are correctly and securely connected.
3. If the problem remains, replace the hard disk drive.
If the problem remains, call for service.
v Nothing is resting on the keyboard and pressing a key.
v No key is stuck.
v The keyboard cable is connected correctly to the keyboard and to the correct connector
on the computer.
program to enable keyboardless operation and prevent the POST error message from
being displayed during startup.
connected.
drive that you have installed.
an interrupt available to the serial port, or force other adapters to share an interrupt.
program.
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