Appendix B: BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes
Checkpoint
4Ch
4Dh
4Eh
4Fh
50h
51h
52h
53h
54h
57h
58h
59h
60h
62h
65h
66h
67h
7Fh
80h
81h
82h
83h
84h
85h
Code Description
The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB next.
The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next. Going to checkpoint 52h next.
The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset. Displaying the first 64 KB memory size next.
The memory size display has started. The display is updated during the memory test. Performing the sequential and random memory test next.
The memory below 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Adjusting the displayed memory size for relocation and shadowing next.
The memory size display was adjusted for relocation and shadowing.
The memory above 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Saving the memory size information next.
The memory size information and the CPU registers are saved. Entering real mode next.
Shutdown was successful. The CPU is in real mode. Disabling the Gate A20 line, parity, and the NMI next.
The A20 address line, parity, and the NMI are disabled. Adjusting the memory size depending on relocation and shadowing next.
The memory size was adjusted for relocation and shadowing. Clearing the Hit <DEL> message next.
The Hit <DEL> message is cleared. The <WAIT...> message is displayed. Starting the DMA and interrupt controller test next.
The DMA page register test passed. Performing the DMA Controller 1 base register test next.
The DMA controller 1 base register test passed. Performing the DMA controller 2 base register test next.
The DMA controller 2 base register test passed. Programming DMA controllers 1 and 2 next.
Completed programming DMA controllers 1 and 2. Initializing the 8259 interrupt controller next.
Completed 8259 interrupt controller initialization.
Extended NMI source enabling is in progress.
The keyboard test has started. Clearing the output buffer and checking for stuck keys. Issuing the keyboard reset command next.
A keyboard reset error or stuck key was found. Issuing the keyboard controller interface test command next.
The keyboard controller interface test completed. Writing the command byte and initializing the circular buffer next.
The command byte was written and global data initialization has completed. Check- ing for a locked key next.
Locked key checking is over. Checking for a memory size mismatch with CMOS RAM data next.
The memory size check is done. Displaying a soft error and checking for a password or bypassing WINBIOS Setup next.