Intel Desktop Board D845EPI Product Guide

BIOS Error Messages

When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message describing the problem.

Table 38. BIOS Error Messages

Error Message

GA20 Error

Pri Master HDD Error

Pri Slave HDD Error

Sec Master HDD Error

Sec Slave HDD Error

Explanation

An error occurred with Gate-A20 when switching to protected mode during the memory test.

Could not read sector from corresponding drive.

Pri Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible

Pri Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible

Sec Master Drive - ATAPI Incompatible

Sec Slave Drive - ATAPI Incompatible

Corresponding drive is not an ATAPI device. Run Setup to make sure device is selected correctly.

A:Drive Error

B:Drive Error

CMOS Battery Low

CMOS Display Type Wrong

CMOS Checksum Bad

CMOS Settings Wrong

CMOS Date/Time Not Set

DMA Error

FDC Failure

HDC Failure

Checking NVRAM.....

Update OK!

Updated Failed

Keyboard Is Locked

Keyboard Error

KB/Interface Error

No response from the diskette drive.

The battery may be losing power. Replace the battery soon.

The display type is different than what has been stored in CMOS. Check Setup to make sure type is correct.

The CMOS checksum is incorrect. CMOS memory may have been corrupted. Run Setup to reset values.

CMOS values are not the same as the last boot. These values have either been corrupted or the battery has failed.

The time and/or date values stored in CMOS are invalid. Run Setup to set correct values.

Error during read/write test of DMA controller.

Error occurred trying to access diskette drive controller.

Error occurred trying to access hard disk controller.

NVRAM is being checked to see if it is valid.

NVRAM was invalid and has been updated.

NVRAM was invalid but was unable to be updated.

The system keyboard lock is engaged. The system must be unlocked to continue to boot.

Error in the keyboard connection. Make sure keyboard is connected properly.

Keyboard interface test failed.

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