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Error Messages and Codes
A.3 Power-On Self Test (POST) Messages
Table A-2.
Power-On Self Test (POST) Messages
Error Message Probable Cause
Invalid Electronic Serial Number Chassis serial number is corrupt. Use Setup to enter a valid number.
Network Server Mode Active (w/o
kybd)
System is in network mode.
101-Option ROM Checksum Error A device’s option ROM has failed/is bad.
Possible causes:
a: ME BIOS Extension module executiuon halted. Update BIOS
or Managemenat Engine firmware if problem persists (MEBx
executions failed for various reasons).
b: USB Key Local Provisoning file being processed (USB key has
beeen detected with provisioning file SETUP.BIN in root
directory). Do not power down system until
processing is complete.
c: USB Key Local Provisoning file records are either invalid,
corrupt, or consumed. Build a new provisioning file and retry.
110-Out of Memory Space for
Option ROMs
Recently added PCI card contains and option ROM too large to
download during POST.
102-system Board Failure Failed ESCD write, A20, timer, or DMA controller.
150-Safe POST Active An option ROM failed to execute on a previous boot.
162-System Options Not Set Invalid checksum, RTC lost power, or invalid configuration.
163-Time & Date Not Set Date and time information in CMOS is not valid.
164-Memory Size Error Memory has been added or removed.
201-Memory Error Memory test failed.
213-Incompatible Memory Module BIOS detected installed DIMM(s) as being not compatible.
214-DIMM Configuration Warning A specific error has occurred in a memory device installed in the
identified socket.
216-Memory Size Exceeds Max Installed memory exceeds the maximum supported by the system.
217-DIMM Configuration Warning Unbalanced memory configuration.
219-ECC Memory Module
Detected ECC Modules not
supported on this platform
Recently added memory module(s) support ECC memory error
correction.
301-Keyboard Error Keyboard interface test failed (improper connection or stuck key).
303-Keyboard Controller Error Keyboard buffer failed empty (8042 failure or stuck key).
304-Keyboard/System Unit Error Keyboard controller failed self-test.