Bios post error codes and messages, Error code classification, Table 4. error code classification – Dell PowerEdge 7250 User Manual

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SR870BN4 Error Reference Guide

BIOS POST Error Codes and Messages

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6. BIOS POST Error Codes and Messages

The following error codes are relevant to the SR870BN4 server. The system BIOS displays
POST error messages on the video screen and are also logged in the SEL. The SR870BN4
BIOS will prompt the user to press a key in case of serious errors.

Error Code Classification

Red: Critical events that require user interaction. BIOS POST will pause with a message
requesting to Press F1, F2, or ESC. This error code type is indicated in the table below as a
YES in the column heading Pause On Boot.

Yellow: Non critical events. BIOS POST will continue after a brief pause and does not require
user interaction. This error code type is indicated in the table below as a NO in the column
heading Pause On Boot.

Table 4. Error Code Classification

Error Code

Error Message

Pause on Boot

Recommended User Action

103

CMOS Battery Failure

Yes

Replace the battery.

105

CMOS Checksum Failure

Yes

Clear CMOS.

107

Insert Key Pressed

Yes

0109

Keyboard Stuck Key

Yes; user input required

May appear after reboot if there
was a keyboard error, such as
not being plugged in. Could also
be a timing problem with the
keyboard.

011B

Date/Time Not Set

Yes; user input required

Enter BIOS setup and set the
date and time.

0120

CMOS clear

Yes; user input required

Move the CMOS switch to the
inactive position.

0121

Password clear

Yes; user input required

Move the Password switch to the
inactive position.

0140

PCI Error

Yes