Chapter 6. Solving problems
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185
A power failure damaged the stored information about the drive-startup sequence.
Action:
From the Configuration/Setup Utility program main menu, select
Start Options
; then,
follow the instructions on the screen.
If this information cannot be restored, call for service.
186
A system board or hardware error occurred.
Action:
Call for service.
187
The VPD serial number is not set.
Action:
The system serial number is set in the VPD EEPROM at the time of manufacturing. If
the system board has been replaced, the system serial number will be invalid and
should be set. From the main menu of the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select
System Information
, then select
Product Data.
If the problem remains, call for
service.
188
A vital product data (VPD) error occurred.
Action:
Call for service.
189
An attempt has been made to access the server with invalid passwords. After three incorrect
attempts, the server locks up; that is, the logon data fields are no longer available to the user.
201
An error occurred during the memory controller test. This error can be caused by:
•
Incorrectly installed memory
•
A failing memory module
•
A system board problem
Action:
1.
If you just installed memory, verify that the new memory is correct for your server.
Also verify that the memory is installed and seated correctly.
2.
If the problem remains, call for service.
229
An error was detected in the L2 cache of one of the microprocessors.
Action:
1.
If you just installed a microprocessor, verify that the microprocessor is installed
and seated correctly.
2.
If the problem remains, call for service.
289
An error occurred during POST memory tests and a failing DIMM was disabled.
Note:
You can use the server with decreased memory.
Action:
1.
If you just installed memory, verify that the new memory is correct for your server.
Also verify that the memory is installed and seated correctly. Start the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and select
Memory Settings
from the
Advanced Setup menu to enable the DIMM.
2.
If the problem remains, replace the failing DIMM.
If the problem remains, call for service.
POST message
Description
Table 13. POST error messages.
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