IBM PC 300GL

Table 4 (Page 3 of 5). POST Error Codes
Code Description Action
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.
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 Chapter 4, “Using the
Configuration/Setup Utility
program” on page 29 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 108 to run diagnostics.
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 108 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. Diskette might be
defective. Try another
diskette.
2. If the problem persists,
have the computer
serviced.
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