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Appendix A: Post Messages
Appendix A: Award BIOS POST Messages
During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error and correction
is needed, then, the BIOS will activate the alarm or display a message.
If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by the following:
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP
POST Beep
Currently, there are two kinds of beep codes in the Award BIOS. This code
indicates that a video error has occurred and that 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. The other code indicates that
your Rambus error has occurred. This beep code consists of a single long beep
repeatedly.
Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an
error during the POST. This list includes messages for both the ISA and the EISA
BIOS.
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.
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