IBM 7985 Problem Determination And Service Manual

Note: The POST error log is automatically cleared with each system restart.POST error codesThe following table describes the POST error codes and suggested actions tocorrect the detected problems.v Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problemis solved.v See Chapter 4, “Parts listing, System x3655, Type 7985 and 7943,” on page 93 to determine whichcomponents 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 atrained service technician.Error code Description Action161 Real-time clock battery error. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program.2. Reseat the battery.3. Replace the following components one at a time,in the order shown, restarting the server eachtime:a. Batteryb. (Trained service technician only) Systemboard162 Device configuration error. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program,select Load Default Settings, and save thesettings.2. Reseat the following components:a. Batteryb. Failing device3. Replace the following components one at a time,in the order shown, restarting the server eachtime:a. Batteryb. Failing devicec. (Trained service technician only) Systemboard163 Real-time clock error. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program,select Load Default Settings, make sure that thedate and time are correct, and save the settings.2. Reseat the battery.3. Replace the following components one at a time,in the order shown, restarting the server eachtime:a. Batteryb. (Trained service technician only) Systemboard184 Power-on password damaged. 1. Run the Configuration/Setup Utility program,select Load Default Settings, and save thesettings.2. (Trained service technician only) Replace thesystem board.30 IBM System x3655 Type 7985 and 7943: Problem Determination and Service Guide