POST error codes
The following table provides an abbreviated list of the error codes that might appear
during POST. See the Problem Determination and Service Guide on the IBM
System x Documentation CD for more information about the POST error codes. To
check for updated technical information, go to http://www.ibm.com/systems/support/,
select System x3650, click the Install and use tab, and click Product
documentation.
Table 7. Abbreviated list of POST error messages
POST
message
Failing device or
problem found Suggested action
161 The real-time clock
battery has failed.
1. Reseat the battery.
2. Replace the battery or call for service.
162 A device configuration
has changed.
v Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program,
select Load Default Settings, and save the
settings.
v Make sure that optional devices are turned on
and installed correctly.
163 The time of day has
not been set.
Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program and set
the date and time.
289 A failing DIMM was
disabled.
Make sure that the DIMMs are supported by the
server and that they are installed correctly.
301, 303 Keyboard and
keyboard controller
Make sure that the keyboard cable is connected
and that nothing is resting on the keyboard keys.
1810 PCI device error Make sure that all PCI adapters are installed
correctly. In the Configuration/Setup Utility program,
make sure that all PCI devices are enabled.
Disable option ROMs and integrated devices that
are not needed and set the PCI device boot priority
to ensure that the boot device option ROM is able
to load.
1962 POST could not find
an operating system.
Install an operating system.
00019xxx Microprocessor x is
not functioning or
failed the built-in
self-test.
Make sure that microprocessor x is installed
correctly. (Trained service technician only) If the
problem remains, replace microprocessor x.
012980xx
012981xx
Data for
microprocessor x
Download and install the latest level of BIOS code.
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