Troubleshooting
Problem
Diagnose POST/Startup numeric error codes on the IBM eServer xSeries 305
Resolving The Problem
In the following error codes, X can be any number or letter. See the parts listing in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) to determine which components should be replaced by a field service technician.
| Error code/symptom | FRU/action |
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| 062 (Three consecutive boot failures using the default configuration) |
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| 101, 102, 106 (System and processor error) |
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| 114 (Adapter read-only memory (ROM) error) |
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| 151 (Real time clock error) |
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| 161 (Real time clock battery error) |
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162 (Device configuration error) Note: Be sure to load the default settings and any additional desired settings; then, save the configuration. |
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| 163 (Real-time clock error) |
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| 164 (Memory configuration changed) |
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| 175 (Hardware error) |
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| 176 (Computer cover or cable cover was removed without a key being used) |
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| 177, 178 (Security hardware error) |
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| 184 (Power-on password damaged) |
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| 185 (Drive startup sequence information corrupted) |
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| 186 (Security hardware control logic failed) |
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| 187 (VPD serial number not set) |
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| 188 (Bad EEPROM CRC #2) |
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| 189 (Three attempts made to enter the system with invalid passwords) |
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| 201 (Memory test error) If the server does not have the latest level of BIOS installed, update the BIOS to the latest level and run the diagnostic program again. |
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| 262 (DRAM parity configuration error) |
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| 289 (DIMM has been disabled by the user or the system) |
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301 (Keyboard or keyboard controller error)
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| 303 (Keyboard controller error) |
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| 602 (Invalid diskette boot record) |
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| 604 (Diskette drive error) |
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| 662 (Diskette drive configuration error) |
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| 962 (Parallel port error) |
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| 11XX (Serial port configuration error) |
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| 1301(LED panel cable disconnected) |
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1600 (The service processor is not functioning) Complete the following steps before replacing a FRU:
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| 1601 (Service processor failed to respond at the start of POST) |
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| 1762 (Hard drive configuration error, IDE only) |
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| 178X (Hard drive error, IDE only) |
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| 1800 (No more hardware interrupt available for PCI adapter) |
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| 1801 (No more ROM space available for PCI adapter) |
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| 1962 (Drive does not contain a valid boot sector) |
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| 2400 (Video controller test failure) |
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| 2462 (Video memory configuration error) |
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| 5962 (IDE CD-ROM drive configuration error) |
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| 8603 (Pointing device error) |
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| 00012000 (Machine check architecture error) |
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| 00019501 (Microprocessor not functioning) |
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| 00019701(Microprocessor failed BIST) |
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| 00180100 (No room for PCI option ROM) |
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| 00180200 (No more I/O space available for PCI adapter) |
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| 00180300 (No more memory above 1MB for PCI adapter) |
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| 00180400 (No more memory below 1MB for PCI adapter) |
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| 00180500 (PCI option ROM checksum error) |
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| 00180600 (PCI device BIST failure) |
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| 00180700 (PCI device not responding) |
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| 00180800 (Unsupported PCI device installed) |
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| 00181000 (General PCI error) |
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| 01295085 (ECC checking hardware test error) |
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| I9990301 (Fixed boot sector error) |
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| I9990305 (Fixed boot sector error, no operating system installed) |
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| I9990650 (AC power has been restored) |
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Document Location
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Document Information
Modified date:
28 January 2019
UID
ibm1MIGR-44274