Beep
code
descriptions
The
following
table
describes
the
beep
codes
and
suggested
actions
to
correct
the
detected
problems.
A
single
problem
might
cause
more
than
one
error
message.
When
this
occurs,
correct
the
cause
of
the
first
error
message.
The
other
error
messages
usually
will
not
occur
the
next
time
POST
runs.
Exception:
If
there
are
multiple
error
codes
or
light
path
diagnostics
LEDs
that
indicate
a
microprocessor
error,
the
error
might
be
in
a
microprocessor
or
in
a
microprocessor
socket.
See
for
information
about
diagnosing
microprocessor
problems.
v
Follow
the
suggested
actions
in
the
order
in
which
they
are
listed
in
the
Action
column
until
the
problem
is
solved.
v
See
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.
Beep
code
Description
Action
1-1-3
CMOS
write/read
test
failed.
(Trained
service
technician
only)
Replace
the
system
board.
1-1-4
BIOS
ROM
checksum
failed.
1.
Restart
the
server
using
the
backup
BIOS
page
(see
2.
Update
the
BIOS
code.
3.
(Trained
service
technician
only)
Replace
the
system
board.
1-2-1
Programmable
interval
timer
failed.
(Trained
service
technician
only)
Replace
the
system
board.
1-2-2
DMA
initialization
failed.
(Trained
service
technician
only)
Replace
the
system
board.
1-2-3
DMA
page
register
write/read
failed.
(Trained
service
technician
only)
Replace
the
system
board.
1-2-4
RAM
refresh
verification
failed.
1.
Reseat
the
DIMMs.
2.
Replace
the
following
components
one
at
a
time,
in
the
order
shown,
restarting
the
server
each
time.
a.
DIMMs
b.
(Trained
service
technician
only)
System
board
20
IBM
System
x3655
Type
7985
and
7943:
Problem
Determination
and
Service
Guide
Summary of Contents for 7985
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