Table 7-1 POST numeric codes and text messages (continued)
Control panel message Description Recommended action
005-Real-Time Clock Power Loss Invalid time or date in configuration
memory. RTC (real-time clock) battery
may need to be replaced.
Reset the date and time under Control
Panel (Computer Setup can also be
used). If the problem persists, replace
the RTC battery. See the Removal and
Replacement section for instructions on
installing a new battery.
008–Microcode Patch Error Processor is not supported by the BIOS. 1. Upgrade BIOS to proper version.
2. Change the processor.
009–PMM Allocation Error during MEBx
Download
Memory error during POST execution
of the Management Engine (ME) BIOS
Extensions option ROM.
1. Reboot the computer.
2. Unplug the power cord, reseat the
memory modules, and reboot the
computer.
3. If the memory configuration was
recently changed, unplug the power
cord, restore the original memory
configuration, and reboot the
computer.
4. If the error persists, replace the
system board.
00A-Product Information Not Valid The product information programmed
into the system board is missing or
invalid.
Use Computer Setup to update this
information.
00B-MEBx Module did not checksum
correctly
Memory error during POST execution
of the Management Engine (ME) BIOS
Extensions option ROM.
1. Reboot the computer.
2. Unplug the power cord, reseat the
memory modules, and reboot the
computer.
3. If the memory configuration was
recently changed, unplug the power
cord, restore the original memory
configuration, and reboot the
computer.
4. If the error persists, replace the
system board.
00C-PMM Deallocation Error during
MEBx Cleanup
Memory error during POST execution
of the Management Engine (ME) BIOS
Extensions option ROM.
1. Reboot the computer.
2. Unplug the power cord, reseat the
memory modules, and reboot the
computer.
3. If the memory configuration was
recently changed, unplug the power
cord, restore the original memory
configuration, and reboot the
computer.
4. If the error persists, replace the
system board.
76 Chapter 7 POST error messages