SUPER MICRO Computer H8DCT-HLN4F user manual Checkpoint Code Description

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Checkpoint

Code Description

 

 

2Ah

Bus initialization system, static, output devices will be done next, if present. See the last page

 

for additional information.

 

 

2Eh

Completed post-video ROM test processing. If the EGA/VGA controller is not found, performing

 

the display memory read/write test next.

 

 

2Fh

The EGA/VGA controller was not found. The display memory read/write test is about to begin.

 

 

30h

The display memory read/write test passed. Look for retrace checking next.

 

 

31h

The display memory read/write test or retrace checking failed. Performing the alternate display

 

memory read/write test next.

 

 

32h

The alternate display memory read/write test passed. Looking for alternate display retrace

 

checking next.

 

 

34h

Video display checking is over. Setting the display mode next.

 

 

37h

The display mode is set. Displaying the power on message next.

 

 

38h

Initializing the bus input, IPL, general devices next, if present. See the last page of this chapter

 

for additional information.

 

 

39h

Displaying bus initialization error messages. See the last page of this chapter for additional

 

information.

 

 

3Ah

The new cursor position has been read and saved. Displaying the Hit <DEL> message next.

 

 

3Bh

The Hit <DEL> message is displayed. The protected mode memory test is about to start.

 

 

40h

Preparing the descriptor tables next.

 

 

42h

The descriptor tables are prepared. Entering protected mode for the memory test next.

 

 

43h

Entered protected mode. Enabling interrupts for diagnostics mode next.

 

 

44h

Interrupts enabled if the diagnostics switch is on. Initializing data to check memory wraparound

 

at 0:0 next.

 

 

45h

Data initialized. Checking for memory wraparound at 0:0 and finding the total system memory

 

size next.

 

 

46h

The memory wraparound test is done. Memory size calculation has been done. Writing patterns

 

to test memory next.

 

 

47h

The memory pattern has been written to extended memory. Writing patterns to the base 640

 

KB memory next.

 

 

48h

Patterns written in base memory. Determining the amount of memory below 1 MB next.

 

 

49h

The amount of memory below 1 MB has been found and verified.

 

 

4Bh

The amount of memory above 1 MB has been found and verified. Checking for a soft reset and

 

clearing the memory below 1 MB for the soft reset next. If this is a power on situation, going to

 

checkpoint 4Eh next.

 

 

4Ch

The memory below 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Clearing the memory above 1 MB

 

next.

 

 

4Dh

The memory above 1 MB has been cleared via a soft reset. Saving the memory size next.

 

Going to checkpoint 52h next.

 

 

4Eh

The memory test started, but not as the result of a soft reset. Displaying the first 64 KB memory

 

size next.

 

 

4Fh

The memory size display has started. The display is updated during the memory test.

 

Performing the sequential and random memory test next.

 

 

50h

The memory below 1 MB has been tested and initialized. Adjusting the displayed memory size

 

for relocation and shadowing next.

 

 

51h

The memory size display was adjusted for relocation and shadowing.

 

 

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Contents Super Page Preface About This ManualManual Organization Page Table of Contents Troubleshooting Bios Viii Checklist Chapter IntroductionOverview Europe Contacting SupermicroHeadquarters Asia-PacificH8DCT-HLN4F Image H8DCT-HIBQF Image H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF Serverboard Layout H8DCT-HLN4F/HIBQF Quick Reference DescriptionChipset Serverboard FeaturesMemory Expansion SlotsOnboard I/O Acpi FeaturesDimensions OtherAMD SR5670 or SR5690 and SP5100 Chipset System Block Diagram AMD AMD SR5670 or SR5690 and SP5100 Chipset Chipset OverviewPC Health Monitoring HyperTransport TechnologyPower Configuration Settings Power Supply Main Switch Override MechanismSuper I/O Page Page Standardized Warning Statements Chapter InstallationBattery Handling About Standardized Warning StatementsPage רצומה קוליס Product DisposalPage Processor and Heatsink Installation Installation ProcedureInstalling the Heatsinks Installing Memory Mounting the Serverboard into a ChassisMemory Support Maximum MemoryDimm Module Population Configuration Per Channel Dimm Populations OptionsInstalling a PCI Expansion Card PCI Expansion CardsI/O Port and Control Panel Connections I/O Port Locations and DefinitionsLAN1/2/3/4 Ethernet Ports Connector DefinitionsFan Header Unit Identifier ButtonJP1 Adapter Card Connector Overheat LEDUSB Headers SXB1 Adapter Card Slot/Connector Trusted Platform Module HeaderJumper Settings Explanation of JumpersCmos Clear InfiniBand Port Enable/Disable VGA Enable/DisableLAN Enable/Disable I2C to PCI-Express SlotsPower LED Onboard IndicatorsWatch Dog Enable/Disable LAN1/LAN2/LAN3/LAN4 LEDsInfiniBand LED Indicators Dedicated Ipmi LAN LEDsUID LED LE1 Installing the OS/SATA Driver Enabling Sata RAIDSerial ATA Sata Enabling Sata RAID in the Bios Bios Setup ScreenDotHill RAID Utility Program Screen Using the DotHill and Adaptec RAID Utility Installing the RAID Driver During OS InstallationInstalling Drivers Driver/Tool Installation Display ScreenSupero Doctor Supero Doctor III Interface Display Screen Remote Control Serverboard Battery 10. Installing the Onboard BatteryPage Before Power On Chapter TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Procedures No PowerLosing the System’s Setup Configuration Technical Support ProceduresMemory Errors No VideoQuestion What type of memory does my motherboard support? Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestion How do I update my BIOS? Question Whats on the CD that came with my motherboard?Returning Merchandise for Service Starting the Setup Utility ChapterIntroduction Advanced Settings Menu  Boot FeatureMain Menu  Processor and Clock Options  Advanced Chipset Control  NorthBridge Configuration  Memory Configuration ECC Configuration  Dram Timing Configuration SouthBridge Configuration  IDE ConfigurationDMA Mode LBA/Large ModePIO Mode Primary/Secondary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave PCI/PnP Configuration  SuperIO Device Configuration  Remote Access Configuration CPU Overheat Alarm  Hardware Health ConfigurationFan Speed Control Modes Acpi Aware O/S Headless Mode Acpi Configuration Acpi Apic Support Ipmi Configuration View BMC System Event LogSet LAN Configuration  Event Log Configuration Boot Sector Virus Protection Change Supervisor PasswordChange User Password Security MenuBoot Menu Exit Menu Page Appendix a Bios Error Beep Codes Amibios Error Beep CodesPage Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Uncompressed Initialization CodesBootblock Recovery Codes Checkpoint Code DescriptionUncompressed Initialization Codes Checkpoint Code Description Appendix B Bios Post Checkpoint Codes Checkpoint Code Description

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