Lenovo 6446 POST error codes, Post, Failing device or, message, problem found, Suggested action

POST error codes

The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error codes that might appear during POST. See the Hardware Maintenance Manual on the ThinkServer Documentation DVD 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 from the Select your product list.

3.Select Servers from the Brand list.

4.From Family list, select ThinkServer RD120, and click Continue.

5.Click User's guides and manuals for documentation.

Table 7. Abbreviated list of POST error messages

POST	Failing device or
message	problem found	Suggested action
161	The real-time clock	1. Reseat the battery.
	battery has failed.
		2. Replace the battery or call for service.
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 built-in	problem remains, replace microprocessor x.
	self-test.
012980xx	Data for	Download and install the latest level of BIOS code.
	microprocessor x
012981xx

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