Diagnostic error codes and messages
Diagnostic codes and messages appear if a hardware problem is detected by
one of the IBM Enhanced Diagnostics test programs or if POST detects a
problem. Along with error codes, the messages present text information
that can be used to identify a failing part.
POST errors
Table 4 (Page 1 of 5). POST Error Codes
Code Description Action
101 Interrupt failure Have the computer serviced.
102 Timer failure Have the computer serviced.
106 System board failure Have the computer serviced.
110 Parity error Have the computer serviced.
111 I/O parity error 2 (I/O channel
check latch set)
Go to “IBM Enhanced
Diagnostics program” on
page 108 to run diagnostics.
114 External ROM checksum error Have the computer serviced.
121 Hardware error Have the computer serviced.
151 Real time clock failure Have the computer serviced.
161 Defective CMOS Battery Replace the battery. See
“Replacing the battery” on
page 113.
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