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POST Message Charts The computer might display more than one error message. Often, the first error to occur causes subsequent errors. When using the POST message charts in this section, always begin by following the suggested action for the first error message that appears on your computer screen. Note that, in these charts, "X" can be any alphanumeric character. Important If you find it necessary to remove the computer cover, first read "Removing the Cover" in Installing Options in Your Personal Computer for important safety information and instructions. POST Message 101 102 114 121 161 Description A failure occurred during testing of the system board and microprocessor. Action: Have the computer serviced. An adapter read-only memory (ROM) error occurred. Action: Remove all adapters that are not required for system startup and reinstall them one at a time, retesting after each is reinstalled. When an adapter fails, replace it. If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the computer serviced. A hardware error occurred. Action: Have the computer serviced. The battery on the system board is dead. CAUTION: Danger of explosion if lithium battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of batteries as required by local ordinances or regulations. (See "Lithium Battery Notice" on page vii and "Replacing the Battery" on page 59 for important information on battery use, disposal, and replacement.) Action: Replace the battery. Note: The computer can be used until you replace the battery. Chapter 6. Solving Problems 67

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POST Message Charts
The computer might display more than one error message.
Often, the first error to
occur causes subsequent errors.
When using the POST message charts in this
section, always begin by following the suggested action for the
first
error message
that appears on your computer screen.
Note that, in these charts, “X” can be any
alphanumeric character.
Important
If you find it necessary to remove the computer cover, first read "Removing the
Cover" in
Installing Options in Your Personal Computer
for important safety
information and instructions.
POST Message
Description
101
102
A failure occurred during testing of the system board and
microprocessor.
Action:
Have the computer serviced.
114
An adapter read-only memory (ROM) error occurred.
Action:
Remove all adapters that are not required for system
startup and reinstall them one at a time, retesting after each is
reinstalled.
When an adapter fails, replace it.
If the problem cannot be isolated and corrected, have the computer
serviced.
121
A hardware error occurred.
Action:
Have the computer serviced.
161
The battery on the system board is dead.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if lithium battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of batteries as
required by local ordinances or regulations.
(See “Lithium
Battery Notice” on page
vii and “Replacing the Battery” on
page
59 for important information on battery use, disposal, and
replacement.)
Action:
Replace the battery.
Note:
The computer can be used until you replace the battery.
Chapter 6.
Solving Problems
67