Screen message Probable cause Recommended action
3. Verify proper memory module type.
4. Remove and replace memory modules one at a
time to isolate faulty module.
5. Replace the faulty memory modules.
6. If error persists after replacing memory modules,
replace the system board.
202—Memory Type Mismatch Memory modules do not match each
other.
Replace memory modules with matched sets.
207—ECC Corrected Single
Bit Errors in Memory Socket(s)
y,y
Single-bit ECC error. 1. Verify proper memory module type.
2. Insert the DIMM in another memory socket.
3. Replace memory module if problem persists.
212—Failed Processor Processor has failed to initialize. 1. Reseat the processor in its socket.
2. If the processor does not respond, replace it.
213—Incompatible memory
Module in memory Socket(s)
X,X, X
A memory module in memory socket
identified in the error message is
missing critical SPD information or is
incompatible with the chipset.
1. Verify proper memory module type.
2. Insert the DIMM in another memory socket.
3. Replace memory with a module conforming to the
SPD standard.
214—DIMM Configuration
Warning
DIMMs not installed correctly (not
paired correctly).
See the illustration on the side access panel for the
correct memory configurations and reseat the DIMMs
accordingly.
215—Memory Mismatch
Warning
There are one or more mismatched
pairs of DIMMs between channel A and
channel B. Some memory has been
disabled. Install matching pairs or
remove the mismatched DIMMs from
channel B.
See the illustration on the side access panel for the
correct memory configurations and reseat the DIMMs
accordingly.
216—Memory Size Exceeds
Maximum Supported
The amount of memory installed
exceeds that supported by the
hardware.
1. Verify how much memory your system can
support.
2. Remove the excessive memory.
219—ECC Memory Module
Detected.
ECC modules not supported on this
platform.
Remove the ECC module.
301—Keyboard Error Keyboard failure. 1. Reconnect the keyboard with workstation
powered off.
2. Check the connector for bent or missing pins.
3. Be sure that none of the keys are pressed.
4. Replace the keyboard.
303—Keyboard Controller
Error
I/O board keyboard controller. 1. Reconnect keyboard with workstation turned off.
2. Replace the system board.
304—Keyboard or System
Unit Error
Keyboard failure. 1. Reconnect the keyboard with workstation turned
off.
2. Be sure that none of the keys are pressed.
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