Post Port Frequently Asked Questions
Below is a list of some basic POST Codes, possible problems and solutions. For more detailed information about POST Codes, refer to Appendix C in this manual.
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FFh o r CFh | 1 .BIOS chip inserted | 1 . Reinsert the BIOS | ||||
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| 2 | . Incorrect BIOS update | 2 | . Do wnload the correct | ||
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| BIOS versio n update | |
| 3 | . M ainboard problem |
| from the m anufacturer's | ||
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| Web site . | |||
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| incorrectly. | 3 | . Replace mainboard | |
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C1h - C5 h | 1 . M em ory m odule | 1 . Reinsert m emo ry | ||||
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| mo dule | |
| 2 | . M em ory compatibility | 2 | . Replace mem ory | ||
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| problem |
| with correct type | |
| 3 | . M em ory m odule | 3 | . Replace mem ory | ||
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2Dh | 1 . Error o ccured in VGA | 1 . Replace VGA card | ||||
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| BIOS | 2 | . Reinsert the VGA | |
| 2 | . VGA card inserted |
| card | ||
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26 h | Overclo ck erro r | Clear CM OS or press the insert | ||||
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07 h - 1 2h | 1 . |
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Initial Keyboard | ||||||
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| controller error |
| mo use are connected | |
| 2 | . RTC erro r |
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| 2 | . Replace the RTC battery. |
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