Intel Desktop Board DX79TO Product Guide

BIOS Error Messages

When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem. Table 17 gives an explanation of the BIOS error messages.

Table 17. BIOS Error Messages

Error Message

Explanation

 

 

PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR

Processor was previously shutdown due to a thermal

 

event (overheating).

 

 

CMOS_BATTERY_ERROR

The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery failure

 

occurred.

 

 

CMOS_CHECKSUM_ERROR

The firmware has detected that a CMOS Checksum Error

 

occurred.

 

 

CMOS_TIMER_ERROR

The firmware has detected that the system date/time

 

has not been set.

 

 

MEMORY_SIZE_DECREASE_ERROR

The firmware has detected that the system memory has

 

decreased.

 

 

INTRUDER_DETECTION_ERROR

The system chassis was opened.

 

 

SPD_TOLER_ERROR

SERIAL PRESENCE DETECT (SPD) device data missing or

 

inconclusive. Properly programmed SPD device data is

 

required for reliable operation.

 

 

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