Intel BLKDH67GDB3 manual Bios Error Messages, Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes, Type Pattern

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Intel Desktop Board DH67GD Product Guide

Table 17. Front-panel Power LED Blink Codes

Type

Pattern

Note

 

 

 

F2 Setup/F10 Boot

None

 

Menu Prompt

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS update in

Off when the update begins, then on for

 

progress

0.5 second, then off for 0.5 second. The

 

 

pattern repeats until the BIOS update is

 

 

complete.

 

 

 

 

Video error (no add-

On-off (0.5 second each) two times, then a

For processors requiring

in graphics card

3.0-second pause (off), the entire pattern

an add-in graphics card

installed)

repeats (blink and pause) until the system

 

 

is powered off.

 

 

 

 

Memory error

On-off (0.5 second each) three times, then

 

 

a 3.0-second pause (off), the entire pattern

 

 

repeats (blinks and pause) until the system

 

 

is powered off.

 

 

 

 

Thermal trip warning

Each beep will be accompanied by the

 

 

following blink pattern: .25 seconds on,

 

 

.25 seconds off, .25 seconds on, .25

 

 

seconds off. This results in a total of

 

 

32 blinks.

 

 

 

 

BIOS Error Messages

When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Table 18 gives an explanation of the BIOS error messages.

Table 18. BIOS Error Messages

Error Message

Explanation

 

 

CMOS Battery Low

The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery

 

soon.

 

 

CMOS Checksum Bad

The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may

 

have been corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.

 

 

Memory Size Decreased

Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no

 

memory was removed, then memory may be bad.

 

 

No Boot Device Available

System did not find a device to boot.

 

 

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G13841-001, BLKDH67GDB3, DH67GD specifications

The Intel DH67GD motherboard, also known by the model number BLKDH67GDB3, is a high-performance motherboard designed primarily for Intel’s second-generation Core processors, also known as the "Sandy Bridge" architecture. This motherboard is particularly well-suited for users seeking a blend of performance, advanced features, and compatibility, making it a popular choice for both desktop builds and upgrades.

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