Exception 6 error running EISA configuration program

Troubleshooting

Problem

When loading the EISA Configuration program, the system stops and reports an Exception Error 6.

Resolving The Problem

Symptom
When loading the EISA Configuration program, the system stops and reports an Exception Error 6.

Error: Exception 6
AX=02E2 BX=61D0 CX=0060 DX= 0000 SP= 1200 SI= 000D DI= 12E0
DS=0010 ES= 0068 SS= 0080 CS= 0100 JP= 067E FLAGS=3046

(The register information above may not be the same).

Resolution
Perform the following steps:

Edit the config.sys on the EISA Configuration diskette
Add the following line; Device=himem.sys
Reboot

Document Location

Worldwide

Operating System

Older System x:Operating system independent / None

Applicable countries and regions

Worldwide

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Document Information

More support for:
Older System x->PC Server 320

Document number:
844256

Modified date:
28 January 2019

UID

ibm1YAST-3DTTP8

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Exception 6 error running EISA configuration program - IBM PC Server 320