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IBM PC300GL (Type 6561, 6591) - DMI reports "Log area cleared" on reboot

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
After starting the Desktop Management Interface (DMI) application, the DMI LOG file reports "Log Area Cleared" each time the system is rebooted.

Problem isolation aids:
This tip applies to the IBM PC300GL, Machine Types 6561/6591.

Fix:
Verify that the Asset EEPROM Write Protect Jumper (J2A1) is not in the write protect position (pins 1 & 2) on the system board.

The Asset EEPROM Write Protect Jumper is normally on pins 2 and 3. In this position, the Asset EEPROM is not write protected. An illustration of the system board is provided on a label on the underside of the computer cover.

SAS KEYWORDS:
PSY2 PSY2ERR PSY2BRD PSVP
PSVPERR PSVPBRD D/T6561 D/T6591
6561 6591 82911 UNCLASSIFIED
H162600

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Date Created

05-02-98

Last Updated

03-03-99

Revision Date

03-03-2000

Brand

IBM PC

Product Family

PC 300GL

Machine Type

6561, 6591

Model

all

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H162600

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