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IBM PC300GL - 167 POST error after Pentium II processor upgrade
Applicable to: World-Wide
SYMPTOM:
After installing a 333MHz Pentium II processor upgrade and changing the processor speed to 333 in BIOS, the system displays the following error each time the system is restarted:
"167 Processor BIOS Update Not Found..."
PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
This tip applies to IBM PC300GL, Machine Types 6561/6591, utilizing the INTEL Pentium II type processor.
The system information in the <F1> Setup utility will correctly identify the processor as 333MHz even though the error message is displayed each time the system is restarted.
FIX:
Update the system BIOS to the most current level, or, reflash the system BIOS to the present level if a newer version is not available.
A limited number of the "Installing Options in Your Personal Computer" booklets included with each system did not contain the following paragraph in section "Replacing a Microprocessor"
Note: If a 167 POST error occurs when you start you computer, refer to Updating the System BIOS in Using Your Personal Computer and perform a flash update of the system programs.
Double Click here to obtain the latest BIOS upgrade file: - 
Pentium and Pentium II are trademarks of INTEL Corporation.
SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2ERR PSY2MCD PSVP
PSVPERR PSVPMCD D/T6561 D/T6591
6561 6591 84157 UNCLASSIFIED
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Error Messages, Processors, Retain | |
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Date Created |
04-02-98 | |
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Last Updated |
27-01-99 | |
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Revision Date |
19-05-99 | |
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IBM PC | |
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Product Family |
PC 300GL | |
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Machine Type |
6561, 6591 | |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
H162594 | |
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