POST error messages

The Power-On Self Text (POST) is a series of diagnostic tests that runs automatically when the workstation is powered on.

Audible and visual messages occur before the operating system starts if the POST encounters a problem. POST checks the following items to ensure that the workstation system is functioning properly:

Keyboard

DIMMs

Diskette drives

All mass storage devices

CPUs

Controllers

Fans

Temperature sensors

Cables (front/rear panels, audio, and USB ports)

The table shown next describes the POST error messages.

Table 6-10POST error messages

Screen message

Probable cause

Recommended action

 

 

 

101—Option ROM Checksum

System ROM checksum.

Verify the you have the latest ROM:

Error

 

1.

Flash the ROM, if needed.

 

 

 

 

2.

If an expansion card was recently added, remove

 

 

 

it to find out if the problem remains.

 

 

3.

Clear CMOS. If the message disappears, there

 

 

 

might be a problem with the expansion card.

 

 

4.

Replace the system board.

 

 

 

 

102—System Board Failure

DMA, timers, and so forth, might be set

1.

Clear the CMOS.

 

improperly or might be defective.

2.

Remove the expansion boards.

 

 

 

 

3.

Replace the system board.

 

 

 

110—Out of memory space for

Option ROM for a device could not run

Run the Computer Setup (F10) Utility to disable

option ROMs

because of memory constraints.

unneeded option ROMs, and to enable ACP0/USB

 

 

Buffers at Top of Memory.

162—Systems Options Error

163—Time and Date Not Set Invalid time or date in configuration memory.

RTC battery might need replacement.

CMOS jumper might not be properly installed.

1.Set the date and time from the Control Panel or in the Computer Setup (F10) Utility (depending on the operating system).

2.If the problem persists, replace the RTC battery.

ENWW

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