Post Messages; Post Beep; Error Messages; Cmos Battery Has Failed - Leadtek WinFast 6000ABX User Manual

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WinFast 6000ABX User's Manual
Technical Information Chapter 6

6-1 POST Messages

During the Power On Self Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to fix
something, 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

6-2 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 three short beeps. The other code
indicates that your DRAM error has occurred. This beep code consists of a single long beep
repeatedly.

6-3 Error Messages

One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the
POST.

CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED

CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.

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.
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.
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.

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.
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