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112 Appendix C: BIOS reference for Matrox Supersight SHB-Q170
Number of beeps
Message
0
Invalid password.
5
No console device found.
6
Flash updated has failed.
8
Platform PCI resource
requirements cannot be met.
BIOS messages
When the Matrox Supersight SHB-Q170 board is booted, the BIOS performs a
POST. Once all the tasks are completed, the BIOS will proceed to boot the
operating system. If a task cannot be completed, POST will report an error to the
BIOS.
Types of POST errors
There are two types of POST errors: recoverable and terminal errors.
• Recoverable errors are non-fatal errors whose description will be displayed
on-screen. In addition to being informed of the error, you will be prompted to
either change the erroneous setting by entering the BIOS Setup utility, or continue
with the boot process.
• Terminal errors are fatal errors that will cause your computer to hang. If the BIOS
is able to boot the unit through the boot sequence and gain access to the display
controller, a message will be displayed on-screen.
Types of beep codes
The beep codes denote that errors occurred during POST, but before POST gains
access to the display controller. The most-commonly occurring beep codes are as
follows:
Explanation
The password submitted is incorrect. There will be no beep if the password is incorrect;
you can simply try again.
To communicate with your Matrox Supersight, connect a keyboard and mouse.
The attempt to update the BIOS of your Matrox Supersight has failed. The BIOS is corrupt.
Contact your Matrox representative.
The PCI resource requirements specified in the BIOS for your Matrox Supersight unit
cannot be met. There are too many memory resources to map in the available system
memory map. Enable the Above 4G Decoding item in the PCI subsystem Settings menu
or remove boards from your unit.
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