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Chapter 5. Solving Problems
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POST error messages
The following tables provide information about the POST error messages that can
appear during POST.
Note: Refer to the User’s Reference on the IBM 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.
161
The real-time clock battery has
failed.
Replace the battery yourself or call for service.
You can use the server until you replace the battery.
However, you must run the Configuration/Setup Utility
program and set the time and date and other custom settings
each time you turn on the server.
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.
178 A POST error occurred when the
server was rebooted or powered on. Flash the Remote Supervisor Adapter with firmware to
configure it to the server it is installed in.
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.
11xx 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 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.
00019xxx 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.
00180xxx 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.
012980xx
012981xx
Data for processor x Download and install the latest system BIOS code level.
01298200 Microprocessor speed mismatch Install microprocessors with identical speeds.
Table 3. Abbreviated list of POST error messages.