IBM 6646, 6645, 6644 manual Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps

Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps

How to Use Error Messages: Use the messages, error codes, and beeps combinations that occur to diagnose failures. If more than one failure occurs, begin the diagnosis from the first failure that appeared. The cause of the first failure can result in false messages, error codes, or beeps. If you did not receive any messages, error codes, or beeps, see if the symptom is listed in “Table 2-3 Error Symptoms List” on page 48.

IMPORTANT: When you have deemed it necessary to replace a FRU, and have done so, you must run a total system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change. This system check can be done through the diagnostics program (Select Diagnostics, then select and execute Run Normal Test from PC- Doctor).

POST: Some diagnostic aids are resident in the machine, such as the Power-On Self Test (POST). The machine performs the POST each time it is powered on. Use this information throughout the diagnostic procedures. The POST is a series of system checks and initializations that verify the correct operation of the base system.

After a successful POST, the system attempts to load operating system. The system can be customized for different startup (boot) methods by the BIOS Setup Utility. “Date and Time” on page 21.

The system's default startup sequence automatically looks for the operating system files in the hard disk if these files are not found in the CD.

IMPORTANT: Remember that POST does not test all areas, but only those that allow the system to operate well enough to run the diagnostics program.

Table 2-1 lists BIOS error codes, messages and their possible causes. Table 2-2 lists BIOS beeps and their possible causes. Table 2-3 lists error symptoms and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. Make sure you complete all items in the cause or

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