POST error codes
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error codes that might appear during POST. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual for more information about the POST error codes. To check for updated technical information, complete the following steps.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1.Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2.Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select Servers and Storage from the Select your product list.
3.From Family list, select ThinkServer RD220, and click Continue.
4.Click User's guides and manuals for documentation.
Table 13. Abbreviated list of POST error messages
POST | Failing device or |
|
message | problem found | Suggested action |
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161 | The | 1. Reseat the battery. |
| battery has failed. | |
| 2. Replace the battery or call for service. | |
|
| |
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|
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162 | A device configuration | v Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program, |
| has changed. | select Load Default Settings, and save the |
|
| settings. |
|
| v Make sure that optional devices are turned on |
|
| and installed correctly. |
|
|
|
163 | The time of day has | Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set |
| not been set. | the date and time. |
|
|
|
289 | A failing DIMM was | Make sure that the DIMMs are supported by the |
| disabled. | server and that they are installed correctly. |
|
|
|
301, 303 | Keyboard and | Make sure that the keyboard cable is connected |
| keyboard controller | and that nothing is resting on the keyboard keys. |
|
|
|
1810 | PCI device error | Make sure that all PCI adapters are installed |
|
| correctly. In the Configuration/Setup Utility program, |
|
| make sure that all PCI devices are enabled. |
|
| Disable option ROMs and integrated devices that |
|
| are not needed and set the PCI device boot priority |
|
| to ensure that the boot device option ROM is able |
|
| to load. |
|
|
|
1962 | POST could not find | Install an operating system. |
| an operating system. |
|
|
|
|
00019xxx | Microprocessor x is | Make sure that microprocessor x is installed |
| not functioning or | correctly. (Trained service technician only) If the |
| failed the | problem remains, replace microprocessor x. |
|
| |
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012980xx | Data for | Download and install the latest level of BIOS code. |
| microprocessor x |
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012981xx |
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