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Table 3. POST error messages (continued)
v
Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v
See Chapter 3, “Parts listing,” on page 65 to determine which components are customer replaceable units
(CRU) and which components are field replaceable units (FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
Error code Description Action
184 The power-on password information stored
in the computer has been removed.
1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, select
Load Default Settings , and save the settings.
2. Reseat the battery.
3. Replace the battery.
4. (Trained service technician only) Replace the
system board.
187 The VPD serial number is not set.
Note: 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 must be reset.
1. Restart the computer.
2. Update the BIOS code to set the serial number.
3. (Trained service technician only) Replace the
system board.
189 An attempt has been made to access the
computer with an incorrect password three
times.
Restart the computer and enter the administrator
password; then, run the Configuration/Setup Utility
program and change the power-on password.
201 An error occurred during the memory
controller test. This error can be caused by:
v
Incorrectly installed memory
v A failing memory module
v
A system board problem
1. If you just installed memory, make sure that the
new memory is correct for the computer.
2. Reseat the DIMM.
3. Replace the following components one at a time,
in the order shown, restarting the computer each
time:
a. DIMM
b. (Trained service technician only) System board.
289 An error occurred during POST memory
tests and a DIMM was disabled.
1. If you just installed memory, make sure that the
new memory is correct for the computer.
2. If the DIMM was disabled by the user, run the
Configuration/Setup Utility program and enable the
DIMM.
3. Reseat the DIMM.
4. Replace the DIMM.
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