IBM Aptiva 2162 Series Hardware Maintenance Service

MemoryNote: When removing or installing a DIMM, run the Setup Utility (and setthe date and time) to clear any XX62 errors. See “POST Error Codes” onpage 2-3.001– Insert the Diagnostics and Utilities CD into the CD-ROM Drive.– Power-off the system unit.– Ensure all DIMMs are seated correctly.– Power-on the system unit.– Note any messages, error codes, or symptoms. Disregard 164 errors(memory size).DID YOU RECEIVE A 201 POST ERROR?Yes No002DID YOU RECEIVE A 229 ERROR?Yes No003Go to Step 006 on page 2-41.004– Replace the system board cache memory with a known goodmodule.– Replace the system board.005– Follow the screen instructions to run the Memory tests.– If you cannot run the memory test or the test does not find a problem, usethe following procedure to find the failure.– Replace each DIMM, one at a time, with a known-good DIMM of the samesize and type.– If the problem goes away, the last DIMM replaced is defective. If allDIMMs have been replaced and the problem remains, replace the systemboard.2-40