Acer G301 manual Checkpoint Code, Description, the Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot AMIBIOS

Models: G301

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Appendix A: AMIBIOS POST Checkpoint Codes

Checkpoint Code

Description

 

 

0Eh

The keyboard controller BAT command result has

 

been verified. Next, performing any necessary

 

initialization after the keyboard controller BAT

 

command test.

 

 

0Fh

The initialization after the keyboard controller BAT

 

command test is done. The keyboard command

 

byte is written next.

 

 

10h

The keyboard controller command byte is written.

 

Next, issuing the Pin 23 and 24 blocking and

 

unblocking command.

 

 

11h

Next, checking if <End> or <Ins> keys were

 

pressed during power on. Initializing CMOS RAM if

 

the Initialize CMOS RAM in every boot AMIBIOS

 

POST option was set in AMIBCP or the <End> key

 

was pressed.

 

 

12h

Next, disabling DMA controllers 1 and 2 and

 

interrupt controllers 1 and 2.

 

 

13h

The video display has been disabled. Port B has

 

been initialized. Next, initializing the chipset.

 

 

14h

The 8254 timer test will begin next.

 

 

19h

The 8254 timer test is over. Starting the memory

 

refresh test next.

 

 

1Ah

The memory refresh line is toggling. Checking the

 

15 second on/off time

 

next.

 

 

23h

Reading the 8042 input port and disabling the

 

MEGAKEY Green PC feature next. Making the BIOS

 

code segment writable and performing any

 

necessary configuration before initializing the

 

interrupt vectors.

 

 

24h

The configuration required before interrupt vector

 

initialization has completed. Interrupt vector

 

initialization is about to begin.

 

 

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