IBM eserver xSeries 330 User Manual
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Chapter 5. Solving problems
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POST message
Failing device or problem found
Suggested action
129
L1 cache of a microprocessor
Check the installation of your microprocessors.
162
Change in device configuration
Verify that your optional devices are turned on and 
installed correctly.
163
Time of day has not been set
Set the correct date and time.
164
Change in memory configuration
Verify that your memory is installed properly; then, restart 
the server and run the Configuration/Setup Utility 
program.
201
Change in memory configuration
Verify that your memory is fully seated and installed 
properly.
229
L2 cache of a microprocessor
Check the installation of your microprocessors.
289
Failing DIMM was disabled
Verify that your memory is correct for your server and that 
it is installed properly.
301
303
Keyboard and keyboard controller
Ensure that the keyboard cable is connected and nothing is 
resting on the keyboard keys.
962
Parallel port configuration error
Start the Configuration/Setup program and verify that the 
parallel-port setting is correct. 
11xx
Serial port error
Verify that the serial cable is connected correctly.
1162
Serial port configuration conflict
Start the Configuration/Setup program and ensure that the 
IRQ and I/O port assignments needed by the serial port are 
available. 
1601
Service Processor update needed
Download and install the latest system Service Processor 
level.
1800
PCI adapter hardware interrupt
Start the Configuration/Setup program and verify that the 
interrupt resource settings are correct.
1801
PCI adapter out of ROM space error
Remove a PCI adapter or disable a PCI device in the 
Configuration/Setup program.
2400
2462
Video controller and memory
Verify that the monitor is connected correctly.
00019xxx
Microprocessor x is not functioning or 
failed the built-in test
Verify that microprocessor x  is installed correctly. If the 
problem remains, replace microprocessor x.
00180xxx
A PCI adapter requested a resource 
that is not available
Start the Configuration/Setup program and ensure that the 
resources needed by the PCI adapter are available. 
012980xx
012981xx
Data for microprocessor x
Download and install the latest version of the system BIOS.
01298200
Microprocessor speed mismatch
Install microprocessors with identical speeds.
I9990305
POST could not find an operating 
system.
Install your operating system.
Table 3. Post error messages
