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Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU index
This index supports xSeries 300 server. The Symptom-to-FRU lists symptoms,
errors, and the possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. Use this
Symptom-to-FRU index to help you decide which FRUs to have available when
servicing the computer.
The POST BIOS displays POST error codes and messages on the screen.
Beep symptoms
Currently there are two kinds of beep codes in BIOS. This code indicates that a
video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display
any additional information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed
by two short beeps. The other code indicates that your DRAM error has occurred.
This beep code consists of a single long repeating beep.
No beep symptoms
No Beep Symptom FRU/Action
No beep and the system
operates correctly.
1. Check speaker cables
2. Speaker
3. System board
No Beeps occur after
successfully completing
POST
1. Check speaker connections
2.
Speaker
3.
System board
No ac power
1. Check the power cord.
2. Power supply.
No beep and no video
1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 70
Diagnostic error codes
Note: In the following error codes, if XXX is 000 , 195 , or 197 , do not replace a FRU.
The description for these error codes are:
000 The test passed.
195 The Esc key was pressed to abort the test.
197 This is a warning error and may not indicate a hardware failure.
For all error codes, replace/follow the FRU/Action indicated.
Error Code/Symptom FRU/Action
001-XXX-000
(Failed core tests)
1. System Board
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