POST error codes
Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the
operation of the system and some options. This series of tests is called the
Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations.
v Checks some basic system-board operations
v Checks the memory operation
v Starts the video operation
v Verifies that the diskette drive is working
v Verifies that the hard disk drive is working
If the POST finishes without detecting any problems, a single beep sounds and the
first screen of the operating system or application program appears.
If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen. A single
problem can cause several error messages to appear. When you correct the cause of
the first error message, the other error messages probably will not appear on the
screen the next time you turn on the system.
In the following index, X can represent any number.
POST Error Code
162
Configuration error
164
Memory Size Error
166
Boot Block Check Sum Error
167
No Processor BIOS update found
175 Primary Copy of Secure Data is
damaged
176 The System has been tampered with
179 Boot Integrity Services Segment Error
184
Asset Control Antenna not detected
186 Security Hardware Control Logic Error
190
System Security: Invalid Remote Change
Requested
FRU/Action
Select the default settings in BIOS. See
Chapter 6, "Using the Setup Utility," on
page 53.
1. Run the Extended Memory Diagnostic
tests
2. Replace memory modules
1. Perform a flash update to update the
BIOS level
2. System board
1. Run Setup. Check Stepping level for the
BIOS level needed, then perform the
flash update.
2. Replace the microprocessor
1. Run Setup and select default settings
2. System board
1. Covers were removed from the computer
1. Perform a flash update to update the
BIOS level
2. System board
1. Make sure Asset Care and Asset ID
enabled in Setup
2. RFID Antenna
3. Replace system board
If problem persists, replace the system board
If problem persists, replace the system board
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