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B.1 Overview
During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to
do something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message.
If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by:
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP
B.2 Post Beep
Currently there are two kinds of beep codes in BIOS. This code indicates that a video
error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any
additional information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by two
short beeps. The other code indicates that your DRAM error has occurred. This beep
code consists of a single long beep repeatedly.
B.3 Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an
error during the POST. This list includes messages for both the ISA and the EISA
BIOS.
1. CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.
2. CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR
Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt.
This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if
necessary.
3. DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER
No boot device was found. This could mean that either a boot drive was not detected
or the drive does not contain proper system boot files. Insert a system disk into Drive
A: and press <Enter>. If you assumed the system would boot from the hard drive,
make sure the controller is inserted correctly and all cables are properly attached.
Also be sure the disk is formatted as a boot device. Then reboot the system.
4. DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN SETUP
The type of diskette drives installed in the system are different from the CMOS defini-
tion. Run Setup to reconfigure the drive type correctly.
5. DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY
Display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This
indicates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine
which setting is correct, and then either turn off the system and change the jumper, or
enter Setup and change the VIDEO selection.
6. DISPLAY TYPE HAS CHANGED SINCE LAST BOOT
Since last powering off the system, the display adapter has been changed. You must
configure the system for the new display type.
7. EISA Configuration Checksum Error
PLEASE RUN EISA CONFIGURATION UTILITY
The EISA non-volatile RAM checksum is incorrect or cannot correctly read the EISA
slot. This can indicate either the EISA non-volatile memory has become corrupt or
the slot has been configured incorrectly. Also be sure the card is installed firmly in the
slot.