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IBM® Netfinity® 5100 Installation Guide
Solving problems
Note:
Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM
Netfinity Documentation 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:
Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM
Netfinity Documentation CD for more detailed information about POST error
messages.
Beep code
Descriptions of the POST beep codes
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, replace the startup microprocessor. If the
problem persists, 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 persists, 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. Tun off the server; then, restart the server. If the problem remains, call for service.
Table 2. POST beep code descriptions
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