Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide
BIOS Error Messages
When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem.
Table 38. BIOS Error Messages
Error Message
GA20 Error
Pri Master HDD Error
Pri Slave HDD Error
Sec Master HDD Error
Sec Slave HDD Error
Explanation
An error occurred with
Could not read sector from corresponding drive.
Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Pri Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Sec Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Sec Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Corresponding drive is not an ATAPI device. Run Setup to make sure device is selected correctly.
A:Drive Error
B:Drive Error
CMOS Battery Low
CMOS Display Type Wrong
CMOS Checksum Bad
CMOS Settings Wrong
CMOS Date/Time Not Set
DMA Error
FDC Failure
HDC Failure
Checking NVRAM.....
Update OK!
Updated Failed
Keyboard Is Locked
Keyboard Error
KB/Interface Error
No response from the diskette drive.
The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.
The display type is different than what has been stored in CMOS. Check Setup to make sure type is correct.
The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.
CMOS values are not the same as the last boot. These values have either been corrupted or the battery has failed.
The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run Setup to set correct values.
Error during read/write test of DMA controller.
Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller.
Error occurred trying to access hard disk controller.
NVRAM is being checked to see if it is valid.
NVRAM was invalid and has been updated.
NVRAM was invalid but was unable to be updated.
The system keyboard lock is engaged. The system must be unlocked to continue to boot.
Error in the keyboard connection. Make sure keyboard is connected properly.
Keyboard interface test failed.
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