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Power-on
self-test
(POST)
When
you
turn
on
the
computer,
the
power-on
self-test
(POST)
performs
a
series
of
tests
to
check
the
operation
of
system
components
and
some
of
the
installed
options.
If
POST
finishes
without
detecting
any
problems,
the
first
window
of
your
operating
system
or
application
program
opens.
If
POST
detects
a
problem,
more
than
one
beep
sounds
and
an
error
message
appears
on
the
screen.
Notes:
1.
If
you
have
set
a
user
password,
you
must
type
the
password
and
press
Enter,
when
prompted,
before
the
operating
system
will
start.
2.
A
single
problem
might
cause
several
error
messages.
When
this
occurs,
work
to
correct
the
cause
of
the
first
error
message.
After
you
correct
the
cause
of
the
first
error
message,
the
other
error
messages
usually
will
be
resolved
the
next
time
you
run
the
test.
POST
beep
codes
Use
the
following
beep
code
descriptions
to
help
diagnose
and
solve
problems
that
are
detected
during
startup:
No
beeps
If
no
beep
occurs
after
the
computer
completes
POST,
call
for
service.
Continuous
beep
The
startup
(boot)
microprocessor
has
failed,
or
the
system
board
or
speaker
subsystem
might
contain
a
failing
component.
If
the
computer
continues
through
POST
with
no
errors,
call
for
service.
If
no
video
appears,
the
startup
processor
has
failed.
Beep
codes
for
specific
failures
Beep
codes
indicating
specific
system
problems
are
listed
in
the
User’s
Guide
on
the
IBM
IntelliStation
Documentation
CD.
POST
error
messages
The
following
table
provides
an
abbreviated
list
of
the
POST
error
messages
that
might
appear
during
startup.
Note:
See
the
User’s
Guide
on
the
IBM
IntelliStation
Documentation
CD
for
more
information
about
the
POST
error
messages.
POST
message
Failing
device
or
problem
found
Suggested
action
162
Change
in
device
configuration
Make
sure
that
the
optional
devices
are
turned
on
and
installed
correctly.
163
Time
of
day
has
not
been
set
Set
the
date
and
time.
164
Change
in
memory
configuration
Make
sure
that
the
memory
is
installed
correctly;
then,
restart
the
computer
and
run
the
Configuration/Setup
Utility
program.
201
Change
in
memory
configuration
Make
sure
that
your
memory
is
fully
seated
and
installed
correctly.
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