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IBM® xSeries 150: Installation Guide

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Diagnostic programs and error messages

The server diagnostic programs are stored in upgradable read-only memory
(ROM) on the system board. These programs are the primary method of testing
the major components of your server.

Note:

Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM
xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about the
diagnostic programs.

POST beep code descriptions

POST emits one beep to signal successful completion. If POST detects a problem
during startup, other beep codes might occur. You can use the following beep code
descriptions to help identify and resolve problems that are detected during startup.

Note:

Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM
xSeries 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.

Table 2. POST beep code descriptions

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.