Intel D865GRH manual Bios Error Messages, Error Message Explanation

Intel Desktop Boards D865GRH Product Guide

BIOS Error Messages

When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem.

Table 39. BIOS Error Messages

Error Message	Explanation
GA20 Error	An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to protected
	mode during the memory test.
Pri Master HDD Error	Could not read sector from corresponding drive.
Pri Slave HDD Error
Sec Master HDD Error
Sec Slave HDD Error
Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible	Corresponding drive is not an ATAPI device. Run Setup to make
Pri Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible	sure device is selected correctly.
Sec Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
Sec Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible
A: Drive Error	No response from the diskette drive.
B: Drive Error
CMOS Battery Low	The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.
CMOS Display Type Wrong	The display type is different than what has been stored in CMOS.
	Check Setup to make sure type is correct.
CMOS Checksum Bad	The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been
	corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.
CMOS Settings Wrong	CMOS values are not the same as the last boot. These values
	have either been corrupted or the battery has failed.
CMOS Date/Time Not Set	The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run
	Setup to set correct values.
DMA Error	Error during read/write test of DMA controller.
FDC Failure	Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller.
HDC Failure	Error occurred trying to access hard disk controller.
Checking NVRAM	NVRAM is being checked to see if it is valid.
Update OK!	NVRAM was invalid and has been updated.
Updated Failed	NVRAM was invalid but was unable to be updated.
Keyboard Is Locked	The system keyboard lock is engaged. The system must be
	unlocked to continue to boot.
Keyboard Error	Error in the keyboard connection. Make sure keyboard is
	connected properly.
KB/Interface Error	Keyboard interface test failed.
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