IBM Aptiva 2178, Reference Manual

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Table 1 (Page 3 of 7). POST error codes
Code Description Action
163 Date and time incorrect Go to Chapter 4, “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility
program” on page 27, start the
Configuration/Setup Utility
program, and reset the date
and time. If the problem
persists have the computer
serviced.
164 CMOS RAM memory size does
not match Go to “Memory problems” on
page 116.
166 Boot block checksum error Have the computer serviced.
167 Processor BIOS not updated Update the BIOS. BIOS
updates are available as
downloadable files on the World
Wide Web (see “The World
Wide Web” on page 41) or
through the Update Connector
program. Instructions for
installing an update are in a
README file included with the
update file.
183 Administrator password required Type the administrator
password.
187 Administrator password and
startup sequence have been
cleared. Go to Chapter 4, “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility
program” on page 27 and
follow the instructions to set an
administrator password and the
startup sequence.
20 x Memory error Go to “Memory problems” on
page 116.
301 or
303 Keyboard error 1. Make sure nothing is
resting on the keys or
wedged between the keys
2. Make sure the keyboard is
properly connected.
3. If the keyboard is properly
connected, have the
computer serviced.
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