Intel D865PERL User Manual

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A Error Messages and Indicators
Desktop Board D865PERL reports POST errors in two ways:
• By sounding a beep code
• By displaying an error message on the monitor
BIOS Beep Codes
The BIOS beep codes are listed in Table 43. 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 43. Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 Refresh failure
2 Parity cannot be reset
3 First 64 K memory failure
4 Timer not operational
5 Processor failure (Reserved; not used)
6 8042 GateA20 cannot be toggled (memory failure or not present)
7 Exception interrupt error
8 Display memory R/W error
9 (Reserved; not used)
10 CMOS Shutdown register test error
11 Invalid BIOS (such as, POST module not found)

Intel D865PERL Specifications

General

Chipset	Intel 865PE
Socket	Socket 478
Form Factor	ATX
Memory Type	DDR SDRAM
Memory Slots	4
Maximum RAM	4 GB
Expansion Slots	1 x AGP 8x, 5 x PCI
LAN	10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Supported CPU	Intel Pentium 4, Intel Celeron
Storage Interfaces	2 x ATA-100, 2 x SATA
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0 (4 rear, 4 via headers)
Audio	6-channel AC'97