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Service Hints & Tips

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IBM PC300PL - Intermittent false C-2 security error messages

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
After enabling the enhanced security feature and setting an Administrator password, the following, or similar C-2 security message is intermittently displayed at POST:

176 The system has been tampered with.
System-security-Administator password required.
Type your password, then press Enter.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies to IBM PC model PC300PL, machine type 6562 models only.

FIX:
If the symptom persists after confirming that the top cover is fully seated, replace the Fan/Speaker/Power Switch assembly FRU P/N76H7332.


SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2ERR PSY2PART PSVP
PSVPERR PSVPPART D/T6562 6562
76H7332 UNCLASSIFIED


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Hint Category

Retain

Date Created

10-10-97

Last Updated

20-05-98

Revision Date

19-05-99

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300PL

Machine Type

6562

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H161336

Reverse Doclinks
and Admin Purposes

H161336,