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Table 2. POST error messages (continued)
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Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
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See Chapter 3, Parts Listing, Machine Type 6217 in the Problem Determination and Service Guide to
determine which components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field
replaceable units (FRU).
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If an action step is preceded by (Trained service technician only), that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Error codes Description Action
164 A change in the memory configuration
occurred. This message might appear after
you add or remove memory.
1. If POST error message 289 also occurred, follow
the instructions for error message 289 first.
2. If you just installed or removed memory, run the
Configuration/Setup Utility program, and save the
new configuration settings.
3. Reseat the following components:
a. DIMM
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
4. Replace the following components one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the computer each
time:
a. DIMM
b. (Trained service technician only) System board.
201 An error occurred during the memory
controller test. This error can be caused by:
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Incorrectly installed memory
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A failing memory module
v
A system board problem
1. If you just installed memory, make sure that the
new memory is correct for your computer.
2. Reseat the following components:
a. DIMM
b. (Trained service technician only) System board
3. Replace the following components one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the computer each
time:
a. DIMM
b. (Trained service technician only) System board.
289 An error occurred during POST memory
tests and a DIMM was disabled.
Important: In some memory configurations, the 3-3-3
beep code might sound during POST, followed by a
blank monitor screen. If this occurs and the Boot Fail
Count option in the Start Options of the
Configuration/Setup Utility program is set to enabled
(its default setting), you must restart the computer
three times to force the system BIOS to reset the
CMOS values to the default configuration (the memory
connector or bank of connectors enabled).
1. If you just installed memory, make sure that the
new memory is correct for your computer.
2. If the DIMM was disabled by the user, run the
Configuration/Setup Utility program, select
Memory Settings from the Advanced Setup
menu option and enable the DIMM.
3. Make sure that the memory is installed and seated
correctly.
4. Reseat the DIMM.
5. Replace the DIMM.
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