Error Messages and Codes

A.3 Power-On Self Test (POST) Messages

Table A-2.

Power-On Self Test (POST) Messages

Error Message

Probable Cause

 

 

Invalid Electronic Serial Number

Chassis serial number is corrupt. Use Setup to enter a valid number.

 

 

Network Server Mode Active (w/o

System is in network mode.

kybd)

 

 

 

101-Option ROM Checksum Error

A device’s option ROM has failed/is bad.

 

 

110-Out of Memory Space for

Recently added PCI card contains and option ROM too large to

Option ROMs

download during POST.

 

 

102-system Board Failure

Failed ESCD write, A20, timer, or DMA controller.

 

 

150-Safe POST Active

An option ROM failed to execute on a previous boot.

 

 

162-System Options Not Set

Invalid checksum, RTC lost power, or invalid configuration.

 

 

163-Time & Date Not Set

Date and time information in CMOS is not valid.

 

 

164-Memory Size Error

Memory has been added or removed.

 

 

201-Memory Error

Memory test failed.

 

 

213-Incompatible Memory Module

BIOS detected installed DIMM(s) as being not compatible.

 

 

214-DIMM Configuration Warning

A specific error has occurred in a memory device installed in the

 

identified socket.

 

 

216-Memory Size Exceeds Max

Installed memory exceeds the maximum supported by the system.

 

 

217-DIMM Configuration Warning

Unbalanced memory configuration.

 

 

219-ECC Memory Module

Recently added memory module(s) support ECC memory error

Detected ECC Modules not

correction.

supported on this platform

 

 

 

301-Keyboard Error

Keyboard interface test failed (improper connection or stuck key).

 

 

303-Keyboard Controller Error

Keyboard buffer failed empty (8042 failure or stuck key).

 

 

304-Keyboard/System Unit Error

Keyboard controller failed self-test.

 

 

404-Parallel Port Address Conflict

Current parallel port address is conflicting with another device.

 

 

417-Network Interface Card Failure

NIC BIOS could not read Device ID of embedded NIC.

 

 

501-Display Adapter Failure

Graphics display controller.

 

 

510-Splash Image Corrupt

Corrupted splash screen image. Restore default image w/flash utility.

 

 

511-CPU Fan Not Detected

Processor heat sink fan is not connected.

 

 

512-Chassis Fan Not Detected

Chassis fan is not connected.

 

 

 

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