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IBM xSeries 330 Type 8675: Installation Guide
Note: See the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the I BM
xSeries 330 Type 8675 Documentatio n CD for more detailed information about
the POST beep codes.
POST error messages
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error messages that might
appear during POST.
Note: See the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM
xSeries 330 Type 8675 Documentation CD for more detailed information about
POST error messages.
Table 2. POST beep code descriptions.
Beep code Description
No beep Call for service.
Continuous If no video appears, the startup microprocessor failed. Verify that the startup microprocessor is
installed correctly. If it is, call for service.
One short POST completed successfully. One beep also occurs after POST if you enter an incorrect password.
Two short Follow the instructions that appear on the screen.
Three short POST detected a system memory error. Verify that the memory is installed correctly. If it is, replace
the failing memory module.
Repeating short The system board might contain a failing component.
1. Verify that the keyboard and pointing devices are connected properly.
2. Ensure that nothing is resting on the keyboard.
3. Disconnect the pointing device; then, restart the server. If the problem goes away, replace the
pointing device. If the problem remains, call for service.
One long and
one short If the video controller on the system board is being used, call for service. If you installed an optional
video adapter, replace the failing adapter.
One long and
two short A video I/O adapter ROM is not readable, or the video subsystem is defective. If you installed an
optional video adapter, replace the failing adapter. If the problem remains, call for service.
One long and
three short The system-board video subsystem has not detected a monitor connection to the server. Ensure that
the monitor is connected to the server. If the problem remains, replace the monitor.
Two long and
two short POST does not support the optional video adapter. Replace the optional video adapter with one that
is supported by the server or use the integrated video controller.
All other beep
codes 1. Verify that the system memory modules are installed correctly.
2. Turn off the server; then, restart the server. If the problem remains, call for service.
Table 3. 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.