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If you are unable to resolve a problem and need assistance, see Chapter 9,
“Getting Help, Service, and Information” on page 123.
POST Message Charts
The computer might display more than one error message. Often, the first
error to occur causes subsequent errors. When using the POST message
charts in this section, always begin by following the suggested action for the
first error message that appears on your computer screen. Note that, in
these charts, “X” can be any alphanumeric character.
Important
If you find it necessary to remove the computer cover, first read “Safety
Information” on page vii and “Removing the Cover” on page 56 for
important safety information and instructions.
Problem Go to:
POST error code or message appears. “POST Message Charts” on page 90.
After more than one beep, application
program or operating system appears.
“IBM Enhanced Diagnostics” on
page 118.
Blank screen, unreadable screen, or
other unusual response occurs.
“Troubleshooting Charts” on page 107.
POST
Message Description
101
102
106 A failure occurred during testing of the system board and
microprocessor.
Action: Have the computer serviced.
114 An adapter read-only memory (ROM) error occurred.
Action: Remove all adapters that are not required for system
startup and reinstall them one at a time, powering on after each
is reinstalled. When this message displays, replace the adapter
just installed.
If the problem cannot be corrected, have the computer serviced.
121 A hardware error occurred.
Action:
Have the computer serviced.
151 A real-time clock error occurred.
Action: Have the computer serviced.
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