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Chapter 4
Virus Related
System Configuration
6th Slave Drive
- ATAPI
Incompatible
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 6th IDE controller failed an ATAPI
compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and
configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
S.M.A.R.T.
Capable but
Command
Failed
The BIOS tried to send a S.M.A.R.T. message to a hard disk, but the command transaction
failed.
This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error reporting
standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard disk.
S.M.A.R.T.
Command
Failed
The BIOS tried to send a S.M.A.R.T. message to a hard disk, but the command transaction
failed.
This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error reporting
standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard disk.
S.M.A.R.T.
Status BAD,
Backup and
Replace
A S.M.A.R.T. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent failure.
This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error reporting
standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard disk.
S.M.A.R.T.
Capable and
Status BAD
A S.M.A.R.T. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent failure.
This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error reporting
standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard disk.
Message
Displayed
Description
BootSector
Write
The BIOS has detected software attempting to write to a drive??s boot sector. This is
flagged as possible virus activity. This message will only be displayed if Virus Detection is
enabled in AMIBIOS setup.
VIRUS:
Continue (Y/
N)?
If the BIOS detects possible virus activity, it will prompt the user. This message will only be
displayed if Virus Detection is enabled in AMIBIOS setup.
Message
Displayed
Description
DMA-1 Error
Error initializing primary DMA controller. This is a fatal error, often indication a problem with
system hardware
DMA-2 Error
Error initializing secondary DMA controller. This is a fatal error, often indication a problem
with system hardware.
DMA
Controller
Error
POST error while trying to initialize the DMA controller. This is a fatal error, often indication
a problem with system hardware.
Checking
NVRAM..Upda
te Failed
BIOS could not write to the NVRAM block. This message appears when the FLASH part is
write-protected or if there is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM).
Message
Displayed
Description
