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Chapter 4
System Resources
System Resources
POST Messages
During the power-on self test (POST), the BIOS either sounds a beep code or
displays a message when it detects a correctable error. Following is a list of
POST messages for the ISA BIOS kernel. Specific chipset ports and BIOS
extensions may include additional messages. An error message may be
followed by a prompt to press F1 to continue or press DEL to enter Setup.
Beep
Currently the only beep code indicates that a video error has occurred and 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.
BIOS ROM checksum error - System halted
The checksum of the BIOS code in the BIOS chip is incorrect, indicating the
BIOS code may have become corrupt. Contact your system dealer to replace
the BIOS.
CMOS battery failed
CMOS battery is no longer functional. Contact your system dealer for a
replacement battery.
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