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Chapter 4: System Resources
First things to check when theres an error: memory, video, and CPU. Since this board has built-in
video, you will only need to check memory and CPU if there is a problem.
4.1 Beep Codes
Fatal errors, which halt the boot process, are communicated through a series of audible beeps. If AMI-
BIOS POST can initialize the system video display, it displays the error message. Displayed error mes-
sages, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. Displayed error messages are described on
p. 39-41
. See below for the beep code explanations.
Troubleshooting System Problems
4.2 Displayed Error Messages
If an error occurs after the system display has been initialized, the error message will be displayed in the
following format:
and the system will halt. The system will not half of the “Wait for <F1> If Any Error” option in Advanced
Setup is set to Disabled.
may also appear. Press
[F1]
to run WINBIOS Setup if this message appears.
If the computer beeps...
then...
5 times...*
6 times...*
re-seat the memory. If the system still beeps, replace the memory.
try a different keyboard. If the error occurs again, return the board to your
dealer for a replacement.
ERROR Message Line 1
ERROR Message Line 2
Press <F1> to continue
RUN SETUP UTILITY
* beep codes subject to change without notice
