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Troubleshooting POST error codes - IBM IntelliStation A Pro (Type 6224)

Troubleshooting


Problem

POST error codes for the IBM IntelliStation A Pro (Type 6224)

Resolving The Problem

This document is intended for trained servicers who are familiar with IBM workstation products. Use this document along with advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing an IBM product, be sure to review the safety information.

In the following error codes, X can be any number or letter.

Error Code/symptom FRU/action
062
(Three consecutive boot failures using the default configuration.)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program
  2. Battery
  3. System board
  4. Microprocessor
101, 102
(System and microprocessor error)
  • System board
106
 (System and microprocessor error)
  • System board
151
(Real time clock error)
  1. Run diagnostics
  2. Battery
  3. System board
161
(Real time clock battery error)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. Battery
  3. System board
162
(Device configuration error)
Note: Be sure to load the default settings and any additional desired settings; then, save the configuration.
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. Battery
  3. Failing device
  4. System board
163
(Real time clock error)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. Battery
  3. System board
164
(Memory configuration changed)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. DIMM
  3. System board
175
(Hardware error)
  • System board
184
(Power-on password damaged)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. System board
187
(VPD serial number not set.)
  1. Set serial number in the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. System board
188
(Bad EEPROM CRC #2)
  1. Run Configuration/Setup Utility program
  2. System board
189
(An attempt was made to access the computer with invalid passwords)
  • Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, and enter the administrator password.
201
(Memory test error.) If the computer does not have the latest level of BIOS installed, update the BIOS to the latest level.
  1. DIMM
  2. System board
289
(DIMM disabled by POST or user)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, if the DIMM was disabled by the user.
  2. Disabled DIMM, if not disabled by user.
  3. System board
301
(Keyboard or keyboard controller error)
  1. Keyboard
  2. System board
303
(Keyboard controller error)
  • System board
602
(Invalid diskette boot record)
  1. Diskette
  2. Diskette drive
  3. Cable
  4. System board
604
(Diskette drive error)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. Diskette drive
  3. Cable
  4. System board
662
(Diskette drive configuration error)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and diagnostics.
  2. Diskette drive
  3. Drive cable
  4. System board
962
(Parallel port error)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. System board
1162
(Serial port 1 or 2 error)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. System board
1762
(Hard disk configuration error, IDE only)
  1. Hard disk drive
  2. Hard disk drive cables
  3. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  4. System board
1962
(Drive does not contain a valid boot sector)
  1. Verify that a startable operating system is installed.
  2. Run diagnostics.
  3. Hard disk drive.
  4. Cable
  5. System board
5962
(IDE CD-ROM drive configuration error)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. CD-ROM drive
  3. CD-ROM power cable
  4. IDE cable
  5. System board
  6. Battery
8603
(Pointing device error)
  1. Pointing device
  2. System board
00012000
(Machine check architecture error)
  1. Microprocessor
  2. System board
00180300
(No more memory above 1MB for PCI adapter)
  1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.
  2. Adapter
  3. System board
00180700
(PCI device not responding)
  1. System board
  2. Adapter
01298001
(No update data available for microprocessor)
  1. Update BIOS code.
  2. System board
01298200
(Microprocessor speed mismatch)
  • Verify that both microprocessors are of the same speed.
I9990650
(AC power has been restored)
  1. Check cable.
  2. Check for interruption of power.
  3. Power cable.

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Operating System

IntelliStation Pro:All operating systems listed

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Document Information

Modified date:
29 January 2019

UID

ibm1MIGR-55677

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