SUPER MICRO Computer X6DH3-G2, X6DHi-G2 user manual Recoverable Post Errors, Terminal Post Errors

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Appendix B: BIOS POST Codes

Appendix B

BIOS POST Codes

This section lists the POST (Power On Self Test) codes for the PhoenixBIOS. POST codes are divided into two categories: recoverable and terminal.

Recoverable POST Errors

When a recoverable type of error occurs during POST, the BIOS will display an POST code that describes the problem. BIOS may also issue one of the follow- ing beep codes:

1 long and two short beeps - video confi guration error

1 continuous long beep - no memory detected

Terminal POST Errors

If a terminal type of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. Before doing so, BIOS will write the error to port 80h, attempt to initialize video and write the error in the top left corner of the screen. The following is a list of codes that may be written to port 80h.

POST Code

Description

02h

Verify Real Mode

03h

Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)

04h

Get CPU type

06h

Initialize system hardware

07h

Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM.

08h

Initialize chipset with initial POST values

09h

Set IN POST fl ag

0Ah

Initialize CPU registers

0Bh

Enable CPU cache

0Ch

Initialize caches to initial POST values

0Eh

Initialize I/O component

0Fh

Initialize the local bus IDE

10h

Initialize Power Management

11h

Load alternate registers with initial POST values

12h

Restore CPU control word during warm boot

13h

Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices

14h

Initialize keyboard controller

16h

1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum

17h

Initialize cache before memory Auto size

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Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard? Returning Merchandise for ServiceHow To Change the Configuration Data System BiosStarting the Setup Utility IntroductionMain Bios Setupʳ Running SetupPress the Delete key to enter Setup Main Setup Features Main Bios Setup MenuNative Mode Operation Serial ATA RAID EnableSerial ATA Type LBA Mode ControlMulti-Sector Transfer Bit I/OTransfer Mode Advanced SetupUltra DMA Mode System MemoryQuick Boot Mode Boot FeaturesQuiet Boot Acpi ModeCache Video Bios Area Memory Cache Cache System Bios AreaCache Base 0-512K Cache Base 512K-640KPCI Parity Error Forwarding Default Primary Video AdapterDiscrete Mtrr Allocation PCI ConfigurationEnable Master Reset Configuration DataLatency Timer ROM Scan OrderingForce Compliance Mode Large Disk Access ModeClock Spectrum Feature Delayed Transaction DiscardEnabling Multi-Media Timer Serr Signal ConditionUSB Function Legacy USB SupportThermal Management 2 *Available when supported by the CPU Processor Power ManagementCPU and the OS KBC Clock Input Device ConfigurationOnboard COM Base I/O AddressFloppy Disk Controller DMA ChannelDMI Event Logging Event Log ValidityCOM Port Address Console RedirectionBaud Rate Console TypeVcore A/Vcore B P3V3 Hardware Monitor Logic CPU Temperature ThresholdN12V P12V P5VsbUser Password Is Supervisor Password IsSet Supervisor Password SecurityFixed Disk Boot Sector Set User PasswordPassword on Boot +Removable Devices BootCdrom Drive +Hard DriveExit Page Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Keyboard errorMonitor type does not match Cmos Run Setup System battery is dead Replace and run SetupSystem timer error System Cmos checksum bad Default configuration usedReal time clock error Check date and time settingsFail-Safe Timer NMI Failed System cache error Cache disabledAllocation Error for device Entering SetupInvalid System Configuration Data PS/2 Mouse Boot Summary ScreenDevice IRQ conflict Nnnn kB Extended RAM PassedPress F2 to enter Setup Press F1 to resume, F2 to Setup, F3 for previousSystem Bios shadowed Video Bios shadowedPage Terminal Post Errors Recoverable Post ErrorsPost Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Post Code Description Page Introduction to the Intel 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub ATA Operate ModeEnhanced Mode Combined ModeAppendix C Software Installation Using the Array Configuration Utility ACU Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARCAdaptec Embedded Serial ATA with HostRAID Controller Driver Managing Arrays Deleting Arrays Viewing Array PropertiesTo create an array Creating ArraysTo assign properties to the new array Assigning Array PropertiesRaid Level Create Via When Appropriate Page Deleting a Bootable Array Adding a Bootable ArrayTo initialize drives Initializing Disk DrivesPage Page To Rebuild an array Rebuilding ArraysUsing the Array Configuration Utility ACU Using the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility ARCViewing Array Properties Managing ArraysDeleting Arrays Assigning Array Properties Adding a Bootable Array To Rebuild an array To initialize drivesTo access the SAS utilities To Set Controller Configuration To Set Physical Configuration Using the Disk Utilities To Exit Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility SAS is for the X6DH3-G2 only Installing Other Software Programs and Drivers Supero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen-II Remote Control

X6DH3-G2, X6DHi-G2 specifications

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