Alarm, error and system messages
12.2 BIOS POST codes
SIMATIC Rack PC 840 V2
12-4
Operating Instructions, Edition 05/2006, A5E00248055-04
Special codes
The following special code are provided in addition to the listed beep codes:
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3x short Press INSERT key at system start:
If an external graphics card on the bus board is not detected, you can try to activate it by
pressing the INSERT key.
The "INSERT" key activates special enumerations for activating a PCI-VGA card.
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1x long 8x short Error reading the MPI system information:
Please contact Customer Support.
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4x short MPI firmware updated:
This can occur following a BIOS update.
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2x short Error in checksum test of the BIOS:
This can occur following a battery replacement or when the battery is empty.