Appendix JAMIBIOS Error messages and Beep Codes

Errors can occur during POST (Power On Self Test) which is performed every time the system is powered on. Fatal errors, which prevent the system from continuing the boot process, are communicated through a series of audible beeps. Other errors are displayed in the following format:

ERROR Message Line 1

ERROR Message Line 2

For most displayed error messages, there is only one message. If a second message appears, it is "RUN SETUP". If this message occurs, press <F1> to run AMIBIOS Setup.

BEEP CODES

Beeps

Error Message

1Refresh Failure

2Parity Error

3Base 64 KB Memory Failure

4Timer Not Operational

5Processor Error

68042 - Gate A20 Failure

7Processor Exception Interrupt Error

8Display Memory Read/Write Error

9ROM Checksum Error

10 CMOS Shutdown Register Rd/Wrt Error

1 LONG VIDEO ERROR

3 SHORT

Description

The memory refresh circuitry on the motherboard is faulty. Parity is not supported on this product, will not occur. Memory failure in the first 64 KB.

Memory failure in the first 64 KB of memory, or Timer 1 on the motherboard is not functioning.

The CPU on the motherboard generated an error.

The keyboard controller (8042) may be bad. The BIOS cannot switch to protected mode.

The CPU generated an exception interrupt.

The system video adapter is either missing or its memory is faulty. This is not a fatal error.

ROM checksum value does not match the value encoded in BIOS. The shutdown register for CMOS RAM failed.

Video Controller failure

ERROR MESSAGES

Error Message

8042 Gate - A20 Error

Address Line Short!

Cache Memory Bad, Do Not Enable Cache!

CH-2 Timer Error

CMOS Battery State Low

CMOS Checksum Failure

CMOS System Options Not Set

CMOS Display Type Mismatch

CMOS Memory Size Mismatch

Explanation

Gate A20 on the keyboard controller (8042) is not working. Replace the 8042. Error in the address decoding circuitry on the motherboard.

Cache memory is defective. Replace it.

Most AT systems include two timers. There is an error in timer 2.

CMOS RAM is powered by a battery. The battery power is low. Replace the battery.

After CMOS RAM values are saved, a checksum value is generated for error checking. The previous value is different from the current value. Run AMIBIOS Setup.

The values stored in CMOS RAM are either corrupt or nonexistent. Run Setup.

The video type in CMOS RAM does not match the type detected by the BIOS. Run AMIBIOS Setup.

The amount of memory on the motherboard is different than the amount in CMOS RAM. Run AMIBIOS Setup.

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Intel 281809-003 manual Appendix J− Amibios Error messages and Beep Codes, Error Messages, Beeps Error Message, Explanation

281809-003 specifications

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