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S.3058004 : [S.3058004] A Three Strike boot failure has occurred. The system has booted with default UEFI settings.

[S.3058004] 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:

  1. This event resets UEFI to the default settings for the next boot. If successful, user is forced into F1 setup. Original UEFI settings are still present.
  2. If User did not intentionally trigger the reboots, check logs for probable cause.
  3. Undo recent system changes (settings or devices added). If not recent system changes, remove all options then remove CMOS battery for 30 seconds to clear CMOS contents. Verify that the system boots. Then, re-install options one at a time to locate the problem.
  4. Check IBM Support website for an applicable service bulletin or firmware update that applies to this error.
  5. Reflash UEFI firmware.
  6. Remove and re-install CMOS battery for 30 seconds to clear CMOS contents
  7. (Trained service technician only) Replace the system board.