Explanation
A Three Strike boot failure has occurred. The system has booted with default UEFI settings. POST failure has occurred! System booted with default settings.
Severity
Error
User response
Complete the following steps:
- Original UEFI settings are still present. If customer desires to continue using the original settings, select Save Settings.
- If User did not intentionally trigger the reboots, check logs for probable cause. For example, if there is a battery fault event, follow the steps to resolve that event.
- Undo recent system changes (settings or devices added). Verify that the system boots. Then, re-install options one at a time to locate the problem.
- Check IBM support site for an applicable service bulletin or firmware update that applies to this error. Update UEFI firmware if applicable.
- Remove and re-install CMOS battery for 30 seconds to clear CMOS contents. If it boots successfully, then restore system settings.
- (Trained Service technician only) Replace the system board.