IBM Troubleshooting 0188 Invalid RFID Serialization and 0189 Invalid RFID Configuration Issues

Solving computer problems

Troubleshooting

If you do not find your problem here, refer to Access ThinkPad, your on-board help system. Open Access ThinkPad by pressing the ThinkPad button. The following section only describes problems that might prevent you from accessing this help system.

Error codes or messages

Note:

1.In the descriptions below, x can represent any character.

2.The version of PC-Doctor referred to here is PC-Doctor for Windows.

Message: 0175: Bad CRC1, stop POST task

Solution: The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block #6). Have the computer serviced.

Message: 0187: EAIA data access error

Solution: The access to EEPROM is failed. Have the computer serviced.

Message: 0188: Invalid RFID serialization information area or bad CRC2.

Solution: The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1, or block # 6). The system board should be replaced, and the box serial number needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer serviced.

Message: 0189: Invalid RFID configuration information area

Solution: The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 4 and 5). The system board should be replace, and the UUID needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer serviced.

Message: 0190: Critical low-battery error

Solution: The computer turned off, because the battery is low. Connect the ac adapter to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with a fully charged one.

Message: 0193: RF antenna has been removed

Solution: The RFID antenna that you installed has been removed. Enter the supervisor password to return your computer to the normal operation.

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