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POST error messages
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might
appear during POST.
Note: See the Hardware Maintenance Manual and Troubleshooting Guide on the
IBM xSeries Documentation CD for more information about the POST error
messages.
Table 4. Abbreviated list of POST error messages
POST message Failing device or problem
found
Suggested action
162 Change in device
configuration
1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program; then, exit, saving
the configuration settings.
2. Verify that your optional devices are turned on and installed
correctly.
163 Time of day has not been set Set the correct date and time.
201 Change in memory
configuration Verify that your memory is fully seated and installed properly.
289 Failing DIMM was disabled Verify that your memory is correct for your server and that it is
installed properly.
301
303 Keyboard and keyboard
controller Ensure that the keyboard cable is connected and nothing is
resting on the keyboard keys.
962 Parallel port configuration
error Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and verify that the
parallel-port setting is correct.
1162 Serial port configuration
conflict Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and ensure that the
IRQ and I/O port assignments needed by the serial port are
available.
00019 xxx Processor x is not functioning
or failed the built-in test
Verify that processor x is installed correctly. If the problem
remains, replace processor x .
00180 xxx A PCI adapter requested a
resource that is not available Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and ensure that the
resources needed by the PCI adapter are available.
012980 xx
012981 xx
Data for processor x Download and install the latest system BIOS level.
I9990305 POST could not find an
operating system. Install your operating system.
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