Bios post error codes and messages, Error code classification, Table 4. error code classification – Dell PowerEdge 7250 User Manual
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SR870BN4 Error Reference Guide
BIOS POST Error Codes and Messages
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6. BIOS POST Error Codes and Messages
The following error codes are relevant to the SR870BN4 server. The system BIOS displays
POST error messages on the video screen and are also logged in the SEL. The SR870BN4
BIOS will prompt the user to press a key in case of serious errors.
Error Code Classification
Red: Critical events that require user interaction. BIOS POST will pause with a message
requesting to Press F1, F2, or ESC. This error code type is indicated in the table below as a
YES in the column heading Pause On Boot.
Yellow: Non critical events. BIOS POST will continue after a brief pause and does not require
user interaction. This error code type is indicated in the table below as a NO in the column
heading Pause On Boot.
Table 4. Error Code Classification
Error Code
Error Message
Pause on Boot
Recommended User Action
103
CMOS Battery Failure
Yes
Replace the battery.
105
CMOS Checksum Failure
Yes
Clear CMOS.
107
Insert Key Pressed
Yes
0109
Keyboard Stuck Key
Yes; user input required
May appear after reboot if there
was a keyboard error, such as
not being plugged in. Could also
be a timing problem with the
keyboard.
011B
Date/Time Not Set
Yes; user input required
Enter BIOS setup and set the
date and time.
0120
CMOS clear
Yes; user input required
Move the CMOS switch to the
inactive position.
0121
Password clear
Yes; user input required
Move the Password switch to the
inactive position.
0140
PCI Error
Yes
Remove add-in cards individually
to see where error stops. If
necessary, replace I/O board.
0141
PCI Memory Allocation Error
Yes
Remove add-in cards individually
to see where error stops. If
necessary, replace I/O board.
0142
PCI IO Allocation Error
Yes
Remove add-in cards individually
to see where error stops. If
necessary, replace I/O board.
0143
PCI IRQ Allocation Error
Yes
Remove add-in cards individually
to see where error stops. If
necessary, replace I/O board.
0144
Shadow of PCI ROM Failed
Yes
Remove add-in cards individually
to see where error stops. If
necessary, replace I/O board.