Table 4-9 POST error messages (continued)
Screen message Probable cause Recommended action
208—Mismatched DIMMs
detected
Installed DIMMs are improperly
matched.
Verify that matching DIMMs are installed.
209—Memory warning
condition detected
Incorrect memory module type in
use.
Verify that the memory modules are compatible
with computer requirements.
212—Failed Processor 0 Processor has failed to initialize. 1. Reseat the processor in its socket.
2. If the processor does not respond, replace
it.
3. Replace the system board.
213—Incompatible Memory
Modules
A memory module in the memory
socket identified in the error
message is missing critical SPD
information, or is incompatible with
the chipset.
1. Verify the memory module type.
2. Insert the DIMM in another memory socket.
3. Replace the module with a DIMM
conforming to the SPD standard.
214—DIMM Configuration
Warning
DIMMs are not installed correctly
(not paired correctly).
See the service label on the computer access
panel for the correct memory configurations, and
reseat the DIMMs accordingly.
215—DIMM Configuration
Error
216—Memory Size Exceeds
Maximum Supported
The amount of memory installed
exceeds that supported by the
hardware.
1. Verify how much memory the computer
supports.
2. Remove the excess memory.
301—Keyboard Error Keyboard failure. 1. Reconnect the keyboard with the computer
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 is
defective or is not set properly.
1. Reconnect the keyboard with the computer
powered off.
2. Connect a keyboard directly to the
computer (instead of through a switch box).
3. Replace the system board.
304—Keyboard or System Unit
Error
Keyboard failure. 1. Reconnect the keyboard with the computer
powered off.
2. Connect a keyboard directly to the
computer (instead of through a switch box).
3. Be sure that none of the keys are pressed.
4. Replace keyboard.
5. Replace system board.
Diagnostic codes and errors
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