Post Error Codes - IBM eServer 445 xSeries Hardware Maintenance Manual And Troubleshooting Manual

POST error codes

In the following error codes, X can be any number or letter.
Note: See Chapter 8, "Parts listing, Type 8870," on page 249 to determine which components are replaceable
by the customer, and which components should be replaced by an IBM field service technician.
Error code/symptom
062 (Three consecutive boot failures using the
default configuration.)
101, 102 (Tick timer internal interrupt, internal
timer channel 2)
106 (Diskette controller failure)
114 (Adapter read-only memory (ROM) error)
151 (Real time clock error)
161 (Real time clock battery error)
162 (Device Configuration Error)
Note: Be sure to load the default settings and
any additional desired settings; then, save the
configuration
163 (Real-Time Clock error)
175 (Hardware error)
177, 178 (Security hardware error)
184 (Power-on password corrupted)
186 (Security hardware control logic failed)
187 (VPD serial number not set.)
188 (Bad EEPROM CRC #2)
224
xSeries 445 Type 8870: Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide
FRU/action
1. Flash system to latest level.
2. I/O board.
I/O board
I/O board
1. Remove adapters and reinstall one at a time; replace failing
adapter.
2. I/O board.
1. Battery
2. I/O board
1. Battery
2. I/O board
1. Run Configuration/Setup
2. Battery
3. Failing device
4. I/O board
1. Run Configuration/Setup.
2. Battery.
3. I/O board.
1. SMP board
2. I/O board
3. Service processor
1. Run Configuration/Setup.
2. I/O board.
3. Service processor.
1. Run Configuration/Setup.
2. Battery.
3. I/O board.
1. Run Configuration/Setup.
2. I/O board.
3. Service processor.
1. Set serial number in Setup.
2. I/O board.
3. Service processor.
1. Run Configuration/Setup.
2. I/O board.
3. Service processor.