IBM NetVista A40 User Manual

Table 1. POST Error Codes (continued)
Code Description Action
176 System cover has been removed. Type in the administrator password.
If problem persists, have the
computer serviced.
177 An inventory violation occurred,
such as a hardware component was
removed. This error message is part
of the AssetCare and Asset ID
features of the computer.
Type in the administrator password.
If the problem persists, have the
computer serviced.
183 Administrator password required. Type the administrator password.
184 Asset control antenna not detected. Have the computer serviced.
186 System board or hardware security
error
Have the computer serviced.
187 Administrator password and
startup sequence has been cleared.
Go to ““Starting the
Configuration/Setup Utility
program” on page 68 and follow the
instructions to set an administrator
password and the startup sequence.
190 The computer chassis-intrusion
detector was cleared. This is an
informational message.
No action is required.
20x Memory error Go to “IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
program” on page 94 and follow the
instructions to run diagnostics.
229 Level 2 cache error Have the computer serviced.
301 or 303 Keyboard error
1. Make sure the keyboard is
properly connected.
2. If the keyboard is properly
connected, have the computer
serviced.
601 Diskette drive or controller error 1. Go to “IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics program” on
page 94 and if possible run the
IBM Enhanced Diagnostics
program.
2. If the problem persists, have the
computer serviced.
602 Diskette IPL boot record not valid 1. The diskette might be defective.
Try another diskette.
2. If the problem persists, have the
computer serviced.
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IBM NetVista A40 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	NetVista A40
Category	Desktop
Language	English