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A Error Messages and Indicators

Desktop Board D946GZTS reports POST errors in two ways:
• By sounding a beep code
• By displaying an error message on the monitor

BIOS Beep Codes

The BIOS also issues a beep code (one long tone followed by two short tones) during
POST if the video configuration fails (a faulty video card or no card installed) or if an
external ROM module does not properly checksum to zero. Table 11 lists the BIOS
codes.

Table 11. Beep Codes

Beep Description
3 No

memory

Siren

Processor overheat (on reboot)

BIOS Error Messages

When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message
describing the problem. Table 12 gives an explanation of the BIOS error messages.

Table 12. BIOS Error Messages

Error Message

Explanation

PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR

Processor was previously shutdown due to a thermal event
(overheating).

MULTI_BIT_ECC_ERROR

The firmware has detected that a Multi-Bit ECC Error occurred.

SINGLE_BIT_ECC_ERROR

The firmware has detected that a Single-Bit ECC Error occurred.

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. DDR2 533 MHz memory assumed at
slowest timings.

MEM_OPTIMAL_ERROR

The installed amount of memory in Channel A is not equal to the
amount of memory in Channel B. Maximum memory
performance is achieved with equal amounts of memory
installed in each channel.