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Aptiva - Intermittent 662 POST error

Applicable to: EMEA

Symptom:
Intermittent 662 error on POST. D/T 2176 Mods. 442, 447, 451 and 454. D/T 2134 Mods. 440 and 445.

Problem Isolation Aids:
Check SMC chip on the system board, markings are as shown:
SMC
Dxxxx-xxxx-xxx
xxxxxxxxx
XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Chips with 'D' in the first line/first position are suspect.

Fix:
A Flash BIOS update can be applied to REV D SMC devices.

SAS Keywords:
2134 2176 POST 662 ERROR

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Other Information:
Flash BIOS Update.

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Date Created

25-03-97

Last Updated

15-03-99

Revision Date

15-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2134, 2176

Model

440; 442; 445; 447; 451; 454

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H04356

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