POST numeric codes and text messages
This section covers those POST errors that have numeric codes associated with them. The section also includes
some text messages that may be encountered during POST.
NOTE:
The computer will beep once after a POST text message is displayed on the screen.
Table B-4
Numeric Codes and Text Messages
Control panel message
Description
Recommended action
103-System Board Failure
DMA or timers.
1.
Clear CMOS.
2.
Remove expansion boards.
3.
Replace the system board.
110-Out of Memory Space for Option ROMs
Recently added PCI expansion card contains an
option ROM too large to download during POST.
1.
If a PCI expansion card was recently added,
remove it to see if the problem remains.
2.
In Computer Setup, set Advanced > Device
Options > NIC PXE Option ROM Download to
DISABLE to prevent PXE option ROM for the
internal NIC from being downloaded during
POST to free more memory for an
expansion card's option ROM. Internal PXE
option ROM is used for booting from the
NIC to a PXE server.
161-Real-Time Clock Power Loss
Invalid time or date in configuration memory.
RTC (real-time clock) battery may need to
be replaced.
Reset the date and time under Control Panel
(Computer Setup can also be used). If the
problem persists, replace the RTC battery. See
the Removal and Replacement section for
instructions on installing a new battery, or
contact an authorized dealer or reseller for RTC
battery replacement.
164-MemorySize Error
Memory amount has changed since the last boot
(memory added or removed).
Press the
F1
key to save the memory changes.
201-Memory Error
RAM failure.
1.
Ensure memory modules are correctly
installed.
2.
Verify proper memory module type.
3.
Remove and replace the identified faulty
memory module(s).
4.
If the error persists after replacing memory
modules, replace the system board.
214-DIMM Configuration Warning
Populated DIMM Configuration is not optimized.
Rearrange the DIMMs so that each channel has
the same amount of memory.
301-Keyboard Error
Keyboard failure.
1.
Reconnect keyboard with computer turned
off.
2.
Check connector for bent or missing pins.
3.
Ensure that none of the keys are
depressed.
4.
Replace keyboard.
510-Flash Screen Image Corrupted
Flash Screen image has errors.
Reflash the system ROM with the latest BIOS
image.
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