Error Codes E0A0, E0B0, E0C0, E0E0, E0E1 and 40A00000 Recovery Procedure
If checkpoint E0A0, E0B0, E0C0, E0E0, E0E1 or error code 40A00000 is displayed on
the operator panel, do the following:
1. Ensure that the diagnostics and the operating system are shut down.
2. Turn off the power.
3. If you have not already done so, configure the service processor with the
instructions in note 6 on page 63 and then return here and continue.
4. Exit the service processor menus and remove the power cable.
5. Remove the side cover.
6. Record the slot numbers of the PCI adapters. Label and record the location of any
cables attached to the adapters. Disconnect any cables attached to the adapters
and remove all the adapters.
7. Plug in the power cable and wait for OK on the operator panel display.
8. Turn on the power.
Does the system stop with checkpoint E0A0, E0B0, E0C0, E0E0, E0E1 or
40A00000 displayed on the operator panel?
NO One of the PCI cards has failed and is preventing startup.
1. Remove all of the PCI cards.
2. Reinstall one of the PCI cards.
3. Power on the system unit.
4. If the system unit powers on, continue to add PCI cards one a at time until
the faulty card is found.
5. Replace the failing FRU, then go to ″MAP 0410: Repair Checkout″ in
RS/6000
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Note: Always power off the system unit before adding an additional card.
YES If one processor card is installed:
v Replace the processor card, location: P1-C1.
v Replace the system board, location: P1.
If two processor cards are installed:
1. Remove processor card 2 (P1-C2) and turn on the power. If the system does not
hang on a checkpoint, or display an error code, replace processor card 2. If
removing processor card 2 does not fix the system, continue to the next step.
2. Remove processor card 1 (P1-C1) and install processor card 2 in slot 1 (P1-C1)
and turn on the power. If the system does not hang on a checkpoint, or display an
error code, replace processor card 1. If this swap does not fix the system, continue
to the next step.
3. Replace the system board (P1).
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