IBM NetVista Quick Reference

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Code Description Action162 or 0251 A change in deviceconfiguration occurred.Verify that:v All external devices are turned on.v All devices are properly installedand securely connected.If you cannot correct the problem,have the computer serviced.301, 303, 0211,or 0212A keyboard error has occurred. Verify that:v The keyboard is properlyconnected.v No keys on the keyboard are stuck.If you cannot correct the problem,have the computer serviced.0280 Previous startup wasincomplete; the defaultconfiguration was used.The previous POST was notcompleted successfully. POST loadsdefault values and offers to run IBMSetup Utility.This error is cleared the next time thecomputer is turned on.860x (x=anynumber)A pointing device or mouseerror has occurred.Verify that the pointing device ormouse is securely attached.If you cannot correct the problem,have the computer serviced.POST beep codesAnother way for POST to notify you of errors is through a series of audiblebeeps. A beep pattern represents a numeric value and provides furtherinformation about the location of a potential problem.The following are the most common POST beep codes that you might hearwhen starting your computer.Beep pattern Description Action1-3-3-1 No on-screen message. Beepsoccur before video initialization.Reseat the dual inline memorymodules (DIMMs).If the problem persists, have thecomputer serviced.24 NetVista™: Quick Reference