POST error codes

Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests is called the Power-OnSelf-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations.

vChecks some basic system-board operations

vChecks the memory operation

vStarts the video operation

vVerifies that the diskette drive is working

vVerifies that the hard disk drive is working

If the POST finishes without detecting any problems, a single beep sounds and the first screen of the operating system or application program appears.

Note:

Type 6826, 8317, 8318, and 8319 computers default to come up quiet (no beep and no memory count and checkpoint code display) when no errors are detected by POST.

To enable beep and memory count and checkpoint code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following:

1.Select Start Options in the Configuration/Setup Utility program (see “IBM Setup Utility program” on page 9).

2.Set Power-On Self-Test to Enhanced.

If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen. A single problem can cause several error messages to appear. When you correct the cause of the first error message, the other error messages probably will not appear on the screen the next time you turn on the system.

In the following index, X can represent any number.

POST Error Code

FRU/Action

 

 

 

000

1.

Verify adapter device and Bus Master

SCSI Adapter not enabled

 

fields are enabled in PCI configuration

 

 

 

 

program. See documentation shipped

 

 

with computer.

 

 

 

02X

1.

SCSI Adapter

 

 

 

 

08X

1.

SCSI Cable

Check SCSI terminator installation.

2.

SCSI Terminator

 

 

3.

SCSI Device

 

4.

SCSI Adapter

 

 

 

101

1.

System Board

System board interrupt failure

 

 

 

 

 

102

1.

System Board

System board timer error

 

 

 

 

 

106

1.

System Board

 

 

 

 

110

1.

Memory Module

System board memory parity error

2.

System Board

 

 

 

 

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8318, 8317, 6826, 8319 specifications

The IBM 6826, 8318, 8319, and 8317 are part of IBM's storied history in producing innovative computing systems, particularly in the context of enterprise solutions. These models represent a significant evolution in technology, showcasing IBM's commitment to high-performance computing, reliability, and scalability.

The IBM 6826, often recognized for its role in the midrange marketplace, provided businesses with powerful processing capabilities at a relatively affordable price. It was engineered to handle various workloads, from basic transaction processing to more complex applications. One of its key features was its ability to support multiple users simultaneously, making it suitable for medium-sized businesses that required robust computing power without the cost of larger mainframe systems.

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