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Appendix B - System Error Message
When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep
code will sound or a message will be displa yed in a bo x in the middle of the screen and the
message, PRESS F1 T O CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL T O ENTER SETUP, will be shown in
the information box at the bot tom. Enter Setup to correct the error .
Error Messages
One or more of the f ollowing messages ma y be displa yed if the BIOS detects an error during
the POST. This list indicates the error messages f or all Aw ards BIOSes:
CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED
The CMOS bat tery is no longer f unctional. It should be replaced.
Important:
Danger of explosion if bat tery incorrectly replaced. R eplace only with the same or
equivalent type recommended by the manuf acturer. Dispose of used bat teries accord-
ing to the bat tery manufacturer's instructions.
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 bat tery. Check the bat tery and replace if necessary .
DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY
The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color . This indi-
cates the switch is set to a dif ferent setting than indicated in Setup . Determine which set ting
is correct, either turn of f the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the
VIDEO selection.
Appendix B S ystem Error Message
Appendix B
Standard Status Codes
PEI Status Codes
PEI Error Codes
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