Table A-1Numeric Codes and Text Messages (continued)

Control panel message

Description

Recommended action

 

 

 

 

2204-Inventory error during MEBx execution

BIOS information passed to the MEBx

1.

Reboot the computer.

 

resulted in a failure.

2.

If the error persists, update to the latest

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS version.

 

 

3.

If the error still persists, replace the

 

 

 

system board.

 

 

 

 

2205-Interface error during MEBx execution

MEBx operation experienced a hardware

1.

Reboot the computer.

 

error during communication with ME.

2.

If the error persists, update to the latest

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS version.

 

 

3.

If the error still persists, replace the

 

 

 

system board.

 

 

 

Invalid Electronic Serial Number

Electronic serial number is missing.

Enter the correct serial number in Computer

 

 

Setup.

 

 

 

 

Network Server Mode Active and No

Keyboard failure while Network Server Mode

1.

Reconnect keyboard with computer

Keyboard Attached

enabled.

 

turned off.

 

 

2.

Check connector for bent or missing

 

 

 

pins.

 

 

3.

Ensure that none of the keys are

 

 

 

depressed.

 

 

4.

Replace keyboard.

 

 

 

Parity Check 2

Parity RAM failure.

Run Computer Setup and Diagnostic utilities.

 

 

 

 

System will not boot without fan

CPU fan not installed or disconnected in

1.

Remove the computer cover, press the

 

VSFF chassis.

 

power button, and see if the processor

 

 

 

fan spins. If the processor fan is not

 

 

 

spinning, make sure the fan's cable is

 

 

 

plugged onto the system board header.

 

 

 

Ensure the heatsink is properly seated

 

 

 

and installed.

 

 

2.

If the fan is plugged in and the heatsink

 

 

 

is properly seated but the fan does not

 

 

 

spin, then replace the heatsink-fan

 

 

 

assembly.

 

 

 

 

56 Appendix A POST Error Messages

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