IBM 6219 - IntelliStation M - Pro, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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POST error messages
POST error messages can appear when a problem is detected during startup. For a
complete list of POST messages, see “POST error codes” on page 90.
Diagnostic programs and error messages
The system diagnostic programs are stored on the Device Drivers and IBM
Enhanced Diagnostics CD. These programs are the primary method of testing the
major components of your computer.
Diagnostic error messages indicate that a problem exists; they are not intended to
be used to identify a failing part. For a complete list of Diagnostic error messages,
see “Diagnostic error codes” on page 81.
Sometimes the first error to occur causes additional errors. In this case, the
computer displays more than one error message. Always follow the suggested
action instructions for the
first error message that appears.
The following sections contain the error codes that might be displayed in the
detailed test log and summary log, when running the diagnostic programs.
The error code format is as follows:
fff-ttt-iii-date-cc-text message
where:
fff is the three-digit function code that indicates the function being tested when
the error occurred. For example, function code 201 is for memory.
ttt is the three-digit failure code for the exact test failure. (These codes are for
trained service personnel and are described in the
Hardware Maintenance
Manual .)
iii is the three-digit device ID. (These codes are for trained service personnel
and are described in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual .)
date is the date that the diagnostic test was run and the error recorded.
cc are the check digits that are used to verify the validity of the information.
text message
is the diagnostic message that indicates the reason for the problem.
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