IBM Aptiva 2142 - Manual (Page 93)

Memory
Note: SDRAM DIMM memory for Type 2140 and Type 2142 is
automatically detected and configured. If memory is added, the system will
use the added memory. However, if memory is removed or a DIMM
becomes defective a POST error 164 might occur.
Maximum system memory for Type 2140 and Type 2142 is 384 MB.
001
– Insert the Diagnostics and Utilities CD into the CD/DVD-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.
DID YOU RECEIVE A 201 or 203 POST ERROR?
Yes No
002
DID YOU RECEIVE A 129 ERROR?
Yes No
003
Go to Step 006 on page 2-38.
004
– 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, use
the following procedure to find the failure.
– Replace each DIMM, one at a time, with a known-good DIMM of the same
size and type.
– If the problem goes away, the last DIMM replaced is defective. If all
DIMM's have been replaced and the problem remains, replace the system
board.
006
(Step 006 continues)
Check Procedures 2-37