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Chapter 6. Solving problems
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Table 3. Abbreviated list of 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.
962 Parallel port configuration error Start the Configuration/Setup Utility program and verify
that the parallel-port setting is correct.
11xx Serial port error Verify that the serial cable is connected correctly.
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.
1601 BIOS update needed Download and install the latest system BIOS level.
1800 PCI adapter hardware interrupt Start the Configuration/Setup Utility 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 Utility 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 level.
01298200 Microprocessor speed mismatch Install microprocessors with identical speeds.
I9990305 POST could not find an operating
system. Install your operating system.