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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 Codes
Currently, there are several kinds of beep codes in the Award BIOS. For example,
a single long beep followed by two short beeps indicates that a video error has
occurred and that the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional
information. A single long beep that sounds repeatedly indicates that an error has
occurred in Rambus error has occurred. Refer to Appendix C for a complete list of
beep codes.
Error Messages
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error
during the POST routine. 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
The CMOS checksum 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.
Appendix A
AwardBIOS POST Messages
Appendix A: POST Messages
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