POST Error Messages

Numeric Codes and Text Messages (Continued)

Code/Message

Probable Cause

Recommended Action

Memory test fail

If POST detects an error

 

during memory testing,

 

additional information

 

appears giving specifics about

 

the type and location of the

 

memory error.

Shut down the system, reseat the DIMMs, and reboot the system. If the problem persists, replace the DIMMs.

Override enabled–

If the system cannot boot using None.

Defaults loaded

the current CMOS

 

configuration, the BIOS can

 

override the current

 

configuration with a set of

 

BIOS defaults designed for the

 

most stable, minimal-

 

performance system.

Error: Non-System disk or disk error. Replace and press any key when ready

The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device. This may mean an unitialized or corrupt ATA flash.

Shut down the system, ensure that the power and data cables of all storage devices are plugged in properly, and reboot the system.

Ensure all removable media have been removed.

Warning: CPU fan

CPU fan weak (RPM < 1000)

has failed.

or not turning.

Ensure that the CPU fan power cable is connected. If the problem persists, replace the fan.

Warning: System Fan

System fan weak (RPM <

has failed.

1000) or not turning.

Ensure that the System fan power cable is connected. If the problem persists, replace the fan.

Memory is running at

When two same size

Single Channel Mode

memories are put in slot 1 and

 

3, this message will be

 

displayed.

For optimal performance, shut down the system and move the second DIMM from the XMM3 to the XMM2 socket.

 

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