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Note:
Refer to the "Solving Problems" section in the User’s Reference on the IBM
xSeries Documentation CD for more detailed information about POST error
messages.
Table 3. Abbreviated list of 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.
229
L2 cache of a microprocessor
Check the installation of your microprocessors.
289
Failing DIMM was disabled
Verify that your memory is correct for your server and that
it is installed properly.
301
303
Keyboard and keyboard controller
Ensure that the keyboard cable is connected and nothing is
resting on the keyboard keys.
962
Parallel port configuration error
Start the Configuration/Setup program and verify that the
parallel-port setting is correct.
11xx
Serial port error
Verify that the serial cable is connected correctly.
1162
Serial port configuration conflict
Start the Configuration/Setup program and ensure that the
IRQ and I/O port assignments needed by the serial port are
available.
1601
BIOS update needed
Download and install the latest system BIOS level.
1800
PCI adapter hardware interrupt
Start the Configuration/Setup program and verify that the
interrupt resource settings are correct.
2400
2462
Video controller and memory
Verify that the monitor is connected correctly.
00019xxx
Processor x is not functioning or
failed the built-in test
Verify that processor x is installed correctly. If the problem
remains, replace processor x.
00180xxx
A PCI adapter requested a resource
that is not available
Start the Configuration/Setup program and ensure that the
resources needed by the PCI adapter are available.
012980xx
012981xx
Data for processor x
Download and install the latest system BIOS level.
01298200
Microprocessor speed mismatch
Install microprocessors with identical speeds.
I9990305
POST could not find an operating
system.
Install your operating system.
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