H136064 - INTERMITTENT 161 POST ERRORS ON PC 700 6877/6887
 
 
 SYMPTOM:
 IBM PC 700 Series 6877 & 6887 systems may exhibit a 161 POST
 error during installation or if the system has been removed
 from an AC power source for at least 90 days.  A 161 POST error
 indicates a defective CMOS battery or a Date/Time error has
 occurred.
 
 A 184 POST error indicating to the user to enter a new power-on
 password may also occur along with the 161 POST error.
 
 PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
 Affected systems will exhibit 161 or 161/184 POST errors
 under the following conditions:
 
 1) During the installation process at the initial power-on only.
    Subsequent power-on cycles DO NOT POST a 161 error after
    setting the Date/Time entries in the Setup Utility.
 
 2) Systems that are placed in storage for periods exceeding
    90 days (3 months) and exhibit a 161 POST error at
    installation.
 
 3) Systems that are disconnected from the AC power source
    periodically, either via a circuit breaker or power strip
    and exhibit intermittent 161 POST errors.
 
 FIX:
 Perform the following step to eliminate this problem:
 
   1) Remove the AC line cord from the wall outlet or power
      strip.  Measure the battery voltage using a voltmeter, from
      the top of the battery located on the right side, center
      of the system board, to the chassis (ground).  Pin 1 of
      the J15 CMOS/Password Clear jumper location, may also be
      used for a Ground probe point.  DO NOT remove the battery
      from the system board to measure the battery capacity.
 
      A good battery will measure in the range of 2.3 to 3.0 vdc.
 
       A) If the battery voltage is higher than 2.3 vdc, it is
          unlikely the battery has caused the 161 or 184 POST
          errors.  Continue with normal problem determination.
 
       B) If the battery voltage is 2.3vdc or lower, replace the
          battery, FRU P/N33F8354.