Intel I945P specifications Post Port Frequently Asked Questions

Post Port Frequently Asked Questions

Below is a list of some basic POST Codes, possible problems and solutions. For more detailed information about POST Codes, refer to Appendix in this manual.

P OST CODE	P roblem			Solution
FFh o r CFh	1 .BIOS chip inserted			1 . Reinsert the BIOS
			incorrectly		chip
	2	. Incorrect BIOS update		2	. Do wnload the correct
			version		BIOS versio n update
	3	. M ainboard problem			from the m anufacturer's
	4 . Add-on card inserted				Web site .
			incorrectly.	3	. Replace mainboard
				4 . Rem ove and replace the
					add-o n card
C1h - C5 h	1 . M em ory m odule			1 . Reinsert m emo ry
			inserted incorrectly		mo dule
	2	. M em ory compatibility		2	. Replace mem ory
			problem		with correct type
	3	. M em ory m odule		3	. Replace mem ory
			dam aged		mo dule
2Dh	1 . Error o ccured in VGA			1 . Replace VGA card
			BIOS	2	. Reinsert the VGA
	2	. VGA card inserted			card
			incorrectly
26 h	Overclo ck erro r			Clear CM OS or press the insert
				key to power on the system
07 h - 1 2h	1 .			1 . Ensure that the keybo ard and
			Initial Keyboard
			controller error		mo use are connected
	2	. RTC erro r			correctly.
				2	. Replace the RTC battery.

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