Error Messages and Codes
A.3 Power-On Self Test (POST) Messages
Table
Error Message | Probable Cause |
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Invalid Electronic Serial Number | Chassis serial number is corrupt. Use Setup to enter a valid number. |
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Network Server Mode Active (w/o | System is in network mode. |
kybd) |
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A device’s option ROM has failed/is bad. | |
| Possible causes: |
| a: ME BIOS Extension module executiuon halted. Update BIOS |
| or Managemenat Engine firmware if problem persists (MEBx |
| executions failed for various reasons). |
| b: USB Key Local Provisoning file being processed (USB key has |
| beeen detected with provisioning file SETUP.BIN in root |
| directory). Do not power down system until |
| processing is complete. |
| c: USB Key Local Provisoning file records are either invalid, |
| corrupt, or consumed. Build a new provisioning file and retry. |
Recently added PCI card contains and option ROM too large to download during POST.
Failed ESCD write, A20, timer, or DMA controller. | |
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An option ROM failed to execute on a previous boot. | |
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Invalid checksum, RTC lost power, or invalid configuration. | |
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Date and time information in CMOS is not valid. | |
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Memory has been added or removed. | |
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Memory test failed. | |
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BIOS detected installed DIMM(s) as being not compatible. | |
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A specific error has occurred in a memory device installed in the | |
| identified socket. |
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Installed memory exceeds the maximum supported by the system. | |
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Unbalanced memory configuration. | |
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Recently added memory module(s) support ECC memory error | |
Detected ECC Modules not | correction. |
supported on this platform |
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Keyboard interface test failed (improper connection or stuck key). | |
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Keyboard buffer failed empty (8042 failure or stuck key). | |
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Keyboard controller failed | |
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