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v Appendix D: System Error Report
When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the
user to correct something, either a beep code will sound
or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of
the screen and a message PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE,
CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP will be
shown in the information box at the bottom.
POST Beep
There is one beep code 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.
Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be dis-
played if the BIOS detects an error during the POST.
DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS
ENTER
No boot device was found. Insert a system disk into
Drive A and press <Enter>. If the system normally boots
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.
DISKETTE DRIVES OR TYPES MISMATCH ERROR - RUN
SETUP
Type of diskette drive installed in the system is different
from the CMOS definition. Run setup to reconfigure the
drive type correctly
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