IBM SA38-0512-03 Server User Manual


 
Table 3-2 (Page 2 of 9). Firmware Error Codes.
Error Code Description Action/
Possible Failing FRU
003 Power on Password must be set for
Unattended mode
Unattended mode requires the setting
of the Power On password before can
be enabled.
004 Battery drained or needs replacement 1. Replace battery.
2. Replace system board. (See notes
on page 3-1.)
005 EEPROM locked 1. Turn off, then turn on system unit.
2. Replace the system board. (See
notes on page 3-1.)
008 CMOS corrupted or tampering evident,
CMOS initialized
Check your machine for evidence of
tampering.
If no tampering evident:
1. Replace battery, restore NVRAM
data (passwords, startup data)
2. Replace system board. (See notes
on page 3-1.)
009 Invalid password entered - system
locked
The password has been entered
incorrectly 3 times.
Turn off, then turn on the system unit,
then enter the password correctly.
00A EEPROM lock problem If for priviliged-access password install,
is jumper in correct position?
Consult the system's User's Guide for
jumper location and position.
1. Turn off, turn on system unit.
2. Replace system board. (See notes
on page 3-1.)
00B EEPROM write problem 1. Turn off, turn on system unit.
2. Replace system board. (See notes
on page 3-1.)
00C EEPROM read problem 1. Turn off, turn on system unit.
2. Replace system board. (See notes
on page 3-1.)
017 Cold boot needed for password entry Turn off, turn on system unit.
20EE0xxx Informational
xxx=003 SMS: Invalid RIPL IP address (requires
3 dots ".")
Enter valid RIPL IP address.
Example: 000.000.000.000
Chapter 3. Error Code to FRU Index for Model 140 and Model 240 3-5