Table 6. IMM error messages (continued)
v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem
is solved.
v See Chapter 4, “Parts listing, System x3550 M3 Types 4254 and 7944,” on page 159 to determine which
components are customer replaceable units (CRU) and which components are field replaceable units
(FRU).
v If an action step is preceded by “(Trained service technician only),” that step must be performed only by a
trained service technician.
The System %1 encountered a POST
Error.
(%1 =
CIM_ComputerSystem.ElementName)
Error A POST error has
occurred.
(Sensor = Firmware Error)
1. Make sure the server
meets the minimum
configuration to start
(see “Power-supply
LEDs” on page 110).
2. Update the server
firmware on the
primary page.
Important: Some
cluster solutions
require specific code
levels or coordinated
code updates. If the
device is part of a
cluster solution, verify
that the latest level of
code is supported for
the cluster solution
before you update the
code.
3. (Trained service
technician only)
Replace the system
board.
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