Technical Reference
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Table 11. Post Codes (continued)
Diagnostic LED Decoder
G=Green, R=Red, A=Amber
Post
Code
MSB LSB
Description
19h G Off
Off A
Init System Timer: The 8254 timer test is over. Starting the memory
refresh test next.
1Ah G
Off
G R
Check Refresh Toggle: The memory refresh line is toggling.
Checking the 15 second on/off time next
23h Off
Off
A G
Setup Interrupt Vectors: Reading the 8042 input port and disabling
the MEGAKEY Green PC feature next. Making the BIOS code
segment writable and performing any necessary configuration
before initializing the interrupt vectors
24h Off G R Off
Before Vector: Configuration is required before interrupt vector
initialization has completed. Interrupt vector initialization is about to
begin
25h
Off
G
R
G
Init interrupt Vectors: Interrupt vector initialization is done.
F2h
R
R
A
R
Initialize SMM handler. Initialize USB emulation.
F5h
R
A
R
A
Validate NVRAM areas. Restore from backup if corrupted.
12h Off
Off
G R
Load defaults in CMOS RAM if bad checksum or CMOS clear
jumper is detected.
12h
Off
Off
G
R
Initializing APP CMOS RAM for appliance servers only.
12h
Off
Off
G
R
Check point After CMOS Initialized
27h
Off
G
A
G
Validate date and time in RTC.
F4h
R
A
R
R
Load Micro Code To All CPUs
F6h
R
A
A
R
Scan SMBIOS GPNV areas
15h
Off
G
Off
A
8254 Timer Test on Channel 2
15h Off G Off A Enable
8042
15h Off G Off A Keyboard
Reset
26h
Off
G
A
Off
Initialize LCD, if supported.
28h G
Off
R
Off
Set Video Mode: Initialization before setting the video mode is
complete. Configuring the monochrome mode and color mode
settings next.
29h G
Off
R G
Debugger
Hook
2Ah G Off A Off
Init PCI devices and motherboard devices. Pass control to video
BIOS. Start serial console redirection.
2Bh G
Off
A G
Platform
hook
2Dh G G R G
Initialize AMI display manager Module. Initialize support code for
headless system if no video controller is detected.
2Dh
G
G
R
G
Scan flash for logos and Initialize logo data areas
30h
Off
Off
R
R
Detect PS/2 Mouse
30h
Off
Off
R
R
Hook after c000 ROM control
2Eh
R
R
A
Off
Set up video parameters in BIOS data area.
37h Off G A A
Activate ADM: The display mode is set. Displaying the power-on
message next.
37h
Off
G
A
A
Initialize language module. Display splash logo.
37h
Off
G
A
A
Display Sign on message, BIOS ID and processor information.
38h G
Off
R R
Detect USB Mouse: Initializing the bus input, and general devices
next, if present.
34h
Off
G
R
R
Reset IDE Controllers
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