In this article you can find the main error messages for AMIBIOS and AwardBIOS.
| Mem Optimal Error | A memory size in A channel does not comply with a memory size in B channel, as a result, the performance of the memory may be decreased. |
| Memory Parity Error | A memory parity error. An error address may be additionally given. |
| Memory test fail;
Memory verify error at xxxx |
The errors were found during testing of operating memory. The information on their types and address may be additionally given. |
| Missing Operating System; Missing OS;
No ROM BASIC; No Operating System Found; Not Boot Device Available |
Operating system is missed (damaged) or boot device is unavailable. Check if the boot sequence in BIOS, connection and parameters of boot device (it is usually a hard disk) are correct. |
| NVRAM Checksum Error;
NVRAM Cleared; NVRAM Data Invalid |
NVRAM checksum error, the data are cleared. |
| NVRAM Cleared by Jumper | NVRAM data were cleared with the help of a jumper on a motherboard. |
| OC fail, please enter setup to change OC Fail settings | An overclocking of the system was failed. Check the frequency values of the SBus and multiplying processor ratio. |
| Operating System Not Found | Operating System was not found on a boot device. |
| Override enabled – Defaults Loaded | The system could not boot using the current parameters of CMOS configuration, so all values were downloaded by default. |
| Parity Error;
RAM parity error – checking for segment |
Parity error. A source or address of an error may be given additionally. |
| PCI I/O Port Conflict;
PCI IRQ Conflict; PCI Memory Conflict |
Two PCI-devices try to use the same recourse: I/O port, IRQ or Memory. Check the functionality of the devices and parameters of resource allocation. |
| Press a key to reboot | The system will reboot after pressing any key. This phrase usually occurs after a message about some critical error. |