IBM xSeries 330 manual POST error codes

Error Symptom			FRU/Action
Power switch does not work and reset	1.	Reseat connector
button does work. (SW 1-5 is force power-	2.	Switch Card
on switch.)
	3.	System Board
Diskette drive in-use light stays on, or the	1.	If there is a diskette in the drive, verify that:
system bypasses the diskette drive, or the		a.	The diskette drive is enabled in the Configuration/Setup utility
diskette drive does not work
			program.
		b.	The diskette is good and not damaged. (Try another diskette if
			you have one.)
		c.	The diskette is inserted correctly in the drive.
		d.	The diskette contains the necessary files to start the server.
		e.	The software program is OK.
		f.	Cable is installed correctly (proper orientation)
	2.	Run Diskette Drive Diagnostics
	3.	Cable
	4.	Diskette Drive
	5.	System Board
Monitor problems (general). Some IBM	1.	Monitor
monitors have their own self-tests. If you	2.	Run Video Diagnostics. If diagnostics pass, the problem may be a
suspect a problem with the monitor, refer to
		video driver.
the information that comes with the
	3.	Display Adapter / System Board
monitor for adjusting and testing
instructions.
No video	1.	Make sure correct machine is selected.
	2.	Make sure all cables are locked down.

POST error codes

In the following error codes, X can be any number or letter.

		Error Code/Symptom		FRU/Action
062		(Three consecutive	1.	Run Configuration/Setup
boot failures using the default			2.	Battery
configuration.)
			3.	System Board
			4.	Processor
101, 102		(System and processor	1.	System Board
error)
106		(System and processor error)	1.	System Board
111	(Channel check error)		1.	Failing adapter
			2.	Memory DIMM
			3.	System Board
114	(Adapter read-only memory error)		1.	Failing Adapter
			2.	Run Diagnostics

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