6 Tests and Error Messages
Order in Which POST Tests Are Performed
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F2h | Initialize video |
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F3h | Initialize System Management Mode |
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F4h | Output one beep before boot |
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F5h | Boot to Mini DOS |
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F6h | Clear Huge Segment |
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F7h | Boot to Full DOS |
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1.If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional
“2E 1020” means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits.
The BIOS also sends the bitmap to the
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