POST (hex)

Debug Code Action

BIOS Program Definition

 

 

 

Possible Cause

 

Solution

 

79

Power on -> Prompt Stopped

There is no “79” definition on the

 

 

1.

Mixed-up BIOS data.

1.

Clear the CMOS data.

 

 

at 79

Award BIOS code.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

MB is defective.

2.

RMA action required.

 

 

 

(BIOS program executed the wrong

 

 

 

 

 

process therefore showing the wrong

 

 

 

(NB chip may be defective.)

 

 

 

 

 

POST code.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

88

Power on -> Prompt Stopped

There is no “88” definition on the

 

 

1.

Mixed-up BIOS data.

1.

Clear the CMOS data.

 

 

at 88

Award BIOS code.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

MB is defective.

2.

RMA action required.

 

 

 

(BIOS program executed the wrong

 

 

 

 

 

process therefore showing the wrong

 

 

 

(NB chip may be defective.)

 

 

 

 

 

POST code.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FF

Power on -> Prompt Stopped

Definition: BIOS process completed.

 

 

1.

Mixed-up BIOS data.

1.

Clear the CMOS data.

 

 

at FF

(BIOS program executed the wrong

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.

MB is defective.

2.

RMA action required.

 

 

 

process therefore showing the wrong

 

 

 

 

 

POST code.)

 

 

 

(NB chip may be defective.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Index

Abnormal Debug LED POST and Troubleshooting

Debug LED

Clearing CMOS Data

1.Turn-off and unplug the AC power.

2.Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 to pins 2-3.

3.Wait for 5 seconds then move the jumper cap back to pins 1-2.

Totally Discharging the Motherboard

Unplug the AC power and remove the battery for 5 minutes then reinstall the battery and plug the AC power back on.

1

2

3

1

2

3

1-2 On: Normal

2-3 On:

(default)

Clear CMOS Data

POST and Troubleshooting

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