Award POST Codes

Code

Name

 

Description

 

Floppy

 

 

6E

Reserved

 

 

6F

FDD install

 

Install FDD and setup BIOS data area parameters

70

Reserved

 

 

71

Reserved

 

 

72

Reserved

 

 

73

Initialize Hard

 

Initialize hard drive controller

 

Drive

 

 

74

Reserved

 

 

75

Detect HDD

 

IDE device detection

76

Reserved

 

 

77

Detect serial

 

Initialize serial ports.

 

ports

 

 

78

Reserved

 

 

79

Reserved

 

 

7A

Detect parallel

 

Initialize parallel ports.

 

ports

 

 

 

 

 

 

7B

Reserved

 

 

7C

HDD Write

 

HDD check for write protection

 

Protect

 

 

7D

Reserved

 

 

7E

Reserved

 

 

7F

POST error

 

Check POST error and display them and ask for user

 

check

 

intervention

80

Reserved

 

 

81

Reserved

 

 

82

Security Check

 

Ask password security.

83

Write CMOS

 

Write all CMOS values back to RAM and clear screen.

84

Display PNP

 

Display PNP devices

85

USB Final Init

 

Final USB initialization

86

Reserved

 

 

 

 

 

 

87

Reserved

 

 

 

 

70

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EVGA 121-BL-E756, X58 SLI Micro manual Award Post Codes

121-BL-E756, X58 SLI Micro specifications

The EVGA X58 SLI Micro, model number 121-BL-E756, is a high-performance motherboard designed specifically for enthusiasts looking to build powerful gaming rigs or workstations using Intel’s LGA 1366 socket. This motherboard supports Intel's Core i7 processors, making it a robust choice for users requiring multi-threaded performance and advanced features.

One of the standout features of the EVGA X58 SLI Micro is its support for NVIDIA's SLI technology. With multiple PCI Express x16 slots, users can install multiple graphics cards to enhance their gaming experience or boost their rendering capabilities for data-intensive applications. This capability allows for improved frame rates and smoother visuals, making it ideal for gaming enthusiasts and creative professionals alike.

The motherboard provides a well-balanced selection of connectivity options, featuring six SATA 3.0 ports that support RAID configurations for increased performance or redundancy. Additionally, the integrated Intel ICH10R chipset enhances the overall data transfer rates while ensuring stability in storage solutions. For memory, the X58 SLI Micro supports DDR3 RAM up to 24GB, enabling high-speed memory configurations for demanding applications.

Another notable attribute of the EVGA X58 SLI Micro is its advanced BIOS options. Users have access to a wide range of overclocking settings that allow them to tweak the performance of both the CPU and memory to their liking. This flexibility is particularly appealing to enthusiasts who want to maximize the potential of their hardware.

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In terms of connectivity, the X58 SLI Micro is equipped with USB 2.0 and FireWire ports, as well as an integrated Gigabit Ethernet controller for fast network connections. Additionally, it provides onboard audio capabilities, delivering high-definition audio quality for an immersive gaming or multimedia experience.

Overall, the EVGA X58 SLI Micro 121-BL-E756 stands out as a versatile motherboard with robust features, making it a popular choice among gamers and PC builders looking for reliability, performance, and scalability in their systems.