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Appendix C System Error Message

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Appendix C

Appendix C - System Error Message

When the BIOS encounters an error that requires the user to correct something, either a beep

code will sound or a message will be displayed in a box in the middle of the screen and the

message, PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC or DEL TO ENTER SETUP, will be shown in

the information box at the bottom. Enter Setup to correct the error.

Error Messages

One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during

the POST. This list indicates the error messages for all Awards BIOSes:

CMOS BATTERY HAS FAILED

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

CMOS CHECKSUM ERROR

Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. This can indicate that CMOS has become corrupt. This error

may have been caused by a weak battery. Check the battery and replace if necessary.

DISPLAY SWITCH IS SET INCORRECTLY

The display switch on the motherboard can be set to either monochrome or color. This indi-

cates the switch is set to a different setting than indicated in Setup. Determine which setting

is correct, either turn off the system and change the jumper or enter Setup and change the

VIDEO selection.

Important:

Danger of explosion if battery incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries accord-

ing to the battery manufacturer’s instructions.

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