Intel Desktop Board DP55WB Product Guide
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BIOS Error Messages
When a recoverable error occurs during the POST, the BIOS displays an error message
describing the problem. Table 16 gives an explanation of the BIOS error messages.
T
able 16. BIOS Error Messages
Error Message Explanation
PROCESSOR_THERMAL_TRIP_ERROR
Processor was previously shutdown due to a thermal event
(overheating).
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.
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.