Post Messages; Post Beep; Error Messages - Contec SPI-8150-LLVA User Manual

6. BIOS Setup

6.13. POST Messages

During the Power On Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do
something to fix, it will either sound a beep code or display a message.
If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by:
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP

6.14. POST Beep

Currently there are two kinds of beep codes in BIOS. This 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. The
other code indicates that your DRAM error has occurred. This beep code consists of a single
long beep repeatedly.

6.15. 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.
DISK BOOT failure
INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER
No boot device was found. This could mean that either a boot drive was not detected or the
drive does not contain proper system boot files. Insert a system disk into Drive A: and press
<Enter>. If you assumed the system would boot from the hard drive, make sure the controller
is inserted correctly and all cables are properly attached. Also be sure the disk is formatted as
a boot device. Then reboot the system.
Diskette drives or types mismatch error
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