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BIOS Message
0100 The CPU temperature limit may
have been exceeded during the last
working session causing a reset to the
system
0200 Failure fixed Disk
0210 Stuck key
0211 Keyboard error
0212 Keyboard Controller Failed*
* If your unit displays one of these messages, write down the message and contact Matrox.
❖ If the BIOS cannot gain access to the video board, or if an external ROM module
does not checksum to zero, a recoverable error will not be displayed. In this case,
the Diag. LED will flash (1 long flash, followed by two short flashes).
Terminal errors are fatal errors that will cause your computer to hang. If the BIOS
is able to boot your unit far enough to gain access to the video card, a message will
be displayed on screen. If not, a diagnostic code specific to the error will be
communicated using the Diag. LED. For more information on diagnostic codes,
please refer to the section entitled BIOS diagnostic codes.
Note that the default BIOS configuration settings are restored after two
consecutive unsuccessful boots.
BIOS messages
After POST gains access to the video card, it communicates with the user by
displaying various messages on screen. Some messages display information about
a hardware device, (for example, the amount of memory installed). Others might
indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The latter
group of messages is called error messages.
The following table includes a list and explanation of the various messages that
the BIOS can communicate to you.
If an error message is displayed, you will have the option of either continuing with
the boot process, or entering Setup to re-configure the BIOS settings. When
prompted, press F1 to continue with the boot process, or press F2 to enter Setup.
Explanation
This message indicates that the processor temperature has exceeded, or has come close to, its trip
point while running your previous application. In the future, be sure to run this application within a
cooler environment.
This message indicates that the fixed disk (or hard disk) is not working or is not configured properly.
Check to see if the hard disk is attached properly. Run Setup and find out if the hard disk type is
correctly identified.
This message indicates that there is a key stuck on the keyboard.
This message indicates that the keyboard is not working. Verify that the keyboard is plugged in
properly.
This message indicates that the keyboard controller failed the BIOS test. You might have to replace the
keyboard controller.
BIOS messages and diagnostic codes
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