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POST error codes
Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the
operation of the system and some options. This series of tests is called the
Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations.
v Checks some basic system-board operations
v Checks the memory operation
v Starts the video operation
v Verifies that the diskette drive is working
v Verifies that the hard disk drive is working
If
the POST finishes without detecting any problems, a single beep sounds and the
first screen of the operating system or application program appears.
If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen. A single
problem can cause several error messages to appear. When you correct the cause of
the first error message, the other error messages probably will not appear on the
screen the next time you turn on the system.
In the following index, X can represent any number.
POST Error Code FRU/Action
162
Configuration error
Select the default settings in BIOS. See
Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on
page 55.
164
Memory Size Error
1. Run the Extended Memory Diagnostic
tests
2. Replace memory modules
166
Boot Block Check Sum Error
1. Perform a flash update to update the
BIOS level
2. System board
167
No Processor BIOS update found
1. Run Setup. Check Stepping level for the
BIOS level needed, then perform the
flash update.
2. Replace the microprocessor
175 Primary Copy of Secure Data is
damaged
1. Run Setup and select default settings
2. System board
176 The System has been tampered with
1. Covers were removed from the computer
179 Boot Integrity Services Segment Error
1. Perform a flash update to update the
BIOS level
2. System board
184
Asset Control Antenna not detected
1. Make sure Asset Care and Asset ID
™
are
enabled in Configuration/Setup
2. RFID Antenna
3. Replace system board
186 Security Hardware Control Logic Error If problem persists, replace the system board
190
System Security: Invalid Remote Change
Requested
If problem persists, replace the system board
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