Chapter 5. Solving problems
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POST error messages
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might
appear during POST.
Note:
Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the
User’s Reference
on the
xSeries
Documentation
CD for more detailed information about POST error messages.
POST
message
Failing device or problem
found
Suggested action
129
L1 cache of a microprocessor
Check the installation of your microprocessors.
162
Change in device
configuration
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.
164
Change in memory
configuration
Verify that your memory is installed properly; then, restart the server and
run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
201
Change in memory
configuration
Verify that your memory is fully seated and installed properly.
229
L2 cache of a microprocessor
Check the installation of your microprocessors.
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.
11
xx
Serial port error
Verify that the serial cable is connected correctly.
1162
Serial port configuration
conflict
Start the Configuration/Setup program and ensure that the IRQ and I/O
port assignments needed by the serial port are available.
1601
BIOS code update needed
Download and install the latest system BIOS code level.
1800
PCI adapter hardware
interrupt
Start the Configuration/Setup program and verify that the interrupt
resource settings are correct.
2400
2462
Video controller and memory
Verify that the monitor is connected correctly.
00019
xxx
Processor
x i
s 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 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 code level.
01298200
Microprocessor speed
mismatch
Install microprocessors with identical speeds.
I9990305
POST could not find an
operating system.
Install your operating system.
Table 3. Abbreviated list of POST error messages.
