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Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions

Table 10: Error codes, descriptions, and corrective actions

Error Code Description Here’s what to do:

No beep during power-on self

test (POST)

Make sure that the system unit is turned on.

Screen is black (no error

code), more than one beep in

self-test.

• If you installed memory modules or adapter cards make sure you installed

them correctly. For instructions on installing memory modules on your

system board, see “Installing and removing memory modules” on page 135.

For instructions on installing adapter cards in your desktop system unit, see

“Installing adapter cards” on page 92. For instructions on installing adapter

cards in your minitower system unit, see “Working with your minitower

system unit” on page 107.

• There may be a problem with the battery on your system board. See

“Replacing the battery” on page 140 for instructions on how to replace the

battery.

10X

129

15X

System Board Error Turn the system unit off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn the system unit on

again.

110 System Board Parity Error 1.A memory module (SIMM) has failed. Make sure SIMMs are inserted

correctly. For instructions on inserting SIMMs, see “Installing and removing

memory modules” on page 135.

2.Turn the system unit off, wait 10 seconds, and then turn the system unit on

again.

Notes:

1.An X shown as part of the error code in this table represents any number between 0 and 9.

2.If any of these errors continue after taking the actions listed, check your A Guide to HelpWare and All the Extras folder for

information on obtaining service.

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