Screen message
Probable cause
Recommended action
215—DIMM Configuration
Error
216—Memory Size Exceeds
Maximum Supported
The amount of memory installed
exceeds that supported by the
hardware.
1.
Verify how much memory the workstation
supports.
2.
Remove the excess memory.
301—Keyboard Error
Keyboard failure.
1.
Reconnect the keyboard with the workstation
powered off.
2.
Check the connector for bent or missing pins.
3.
Be sure that none of the keys are pressed.
4.
Replace the keyboard.
303—Keyboard Controller
Error
I/O board keyboard controller is
defective or is not set properly.
1.
Reconnect the keyboard with the workstation
powered off.
2.
Replace the system board.
304—Keyboard or System
Unit Error
Keyboard failure.
1.
Reconnect the keyboard with the workstation
powered off.
2.
Be sure that none of the keys are pressed.
3.
Replace keyboard.
4.
Replace system board.
510—Splash Screen image
corrupted
Splash Screen image has errors.
Update system BIOS.
511—CPU. CPU A, or CPU B
Fan not detected
Fan is not connected or is defective.
1.
Reseat the fan cable.
2.
Reseat the fan.
3.
Replace the fan.
512—Rear Chassis fan not
detected
Rear fan missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1.
Reseat the fan cable.
2.
Reseat the fan.
3.
Replace the fan.
513—Front Chassis fan not
detected
Front fan missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1.
Reseat the fan cable.
2.
Reseat the fan.
3.
Replace the fan.
514—Memory fan not
detected
Memory fan missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1.
Verify that the memory fan is installed and
connected properly.
2.
Replace the fan.
515—CPU Overtemp ocurrred Insufficient processor cooling or
processor defect.
1.
If necessary, add a heatsink to the processor and
ensure proper operation.
2.
Replace the processor.
516—Chipset fan not detected Chipset fan missing, disconnected, or
defective.
1.
Ensure that the fan is installed and connected
properly.
2.
Replace the fan.
517—Low power CPU
heatsink(s) detected for high
power CPUs
Inadequate heatsink is installed.
Replace the low power heatsink with a high power
heatsink.
Table 6-10
POST error messages (continued)
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