SUPER MICRO Computer SUPER Appendix a AwardBIOS Post Messages, Post Beep Codes, Error Messages

Appendix A: AwardBIOS Post Messages

Appendix A

AwardBIOS POST Messages

During the Power-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for errors. If an error is found and a correction is needed, the BIOS will activate an alarm or display a message. If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by the following:

PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP

POST Beep Codes

Currently, there are two kinds of beep codes used in AwardBIOS. One code indicates that a video error has occurred and that the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by two short beeps. The other code indicates that a Rambus error has occurred. This beep code consists of a single long beep that sounds repeatedly.

Error Messages

One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the POST. This list includes messages for both the ISA and the EISA BIOS.

CMOSBATTERYHASFAILED

The CMOS battery is no longer functional. It should be replaced.

CMOSCHECKSUMERROR

The CMOS hecksum is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has been corrupted. This error may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.

DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK AND PRESS ENTER

No boot device was found. This could mean that either a boot drive was not detected or the drive does not contain the proper system boot files. Insert a system disk into Drive A: and press <Enter>. If you assumed the system would boot from the hard drive, make sure the controller is inserted correctly and all cables are properly attached. Also make sure the disk has been formatted as a boot device. Then reboot the system.

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