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... settings to the hard disk drives and video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. T he purpose of this manual is turned off. Power to CMOS RAM. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. T his AMI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. T he power of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI). Plug and Pla y Support T his system controls most of the input and output devices...
... settings to the hard disk drives and video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. T he purpose of this manual is turned off. Power to CMOS RAM. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. T his AMI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. T he power of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI). Plug and Pla y Support T his system controls most of the input and output devices...
Bios Setup
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... ect) local bus speci fication. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system's compatibility and stability. T he content of the selected item. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he BIOS information described in this user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to enter the BIOS setup utility.
... ect) local bus speci fication. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system's compatibility and stability. T he content of the selected item. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he BIOS information described in this user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to enter the BIOS setup utility.
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... trans fer. Options: Auto (Default) / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 DMA Mode Select the DMA mode. Options: Auto (Default) / SWDMA0 ~ 2 / MWDMA0 ~ 2 / UDMA0 ~ 5 S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology. SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 Dev ice Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of the sub-menu. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 5 Type Select the type of the IDE/SAT A drive.
... trans fer. Options: Auto (Default) / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 DMA Mode Select the DMA mode. Options: Auto (Default) / SWDMA0 ~ 2 / MWDMA0 ~ 2 / UDMA0 ~ 5 S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology. SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 Dev ice Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Select the type of the sub-menu. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 5 Type Select the type of the IDE/SAT A drive.
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... Change Fre q : uCode Patch Level : Secur e Virtual Mac hine Mode [ Enabled] Cool N Quiet [ Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [ Enabled] +- Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY CPU C onfiguration Modul e Version: AGESA Version: Physi cal Count: Logic al Count: Enab le/Disable Secu re Virtual M achine Mode (SVM) AMD C PU Revis ion: Cache L1: Cache L2: Cache L3: Speed : NB Clk: ncHT Speed : Width I /O, Power Management, and other system devices. Main Advan ced PCIPnP BIOS SETU P U TILITY Boot Chipset T-Series...
... Change Fre q : uCode Patch Level : Secur e Virtual Mac hine Mode [ Enabled] Cool N Quiet [ Enabled] ACPI SRAT Table [ Enabled] +- Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY CPU C onfiguration Modul e Version: AGESA Version: Physi cal Count: Logic al Count: Enab le/Disable Secu re Virtual M achine Mode (SVM) AMD C PU Revis ion: Cache L1: Cache L2: Cache L3: Speed : NB Clk: ncHT Speed : Width I /O, Power Management, and other system devices. Main Advan ced PCIPnP BIOS SETU P U TILITY Boot Chipset T-Series...
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...activate Core Leveling function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Core Leveling T his item allows you to enable or disable the Cool & Quiet power saving technology. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can virtually separate your system when the system is idle. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Advanced Clock Calibration Advanced Clock Calibration (ACC) is an enhanced technology fo r overclocking, needing support from both chipset and CPU. Options: Auto(Default) / Force Single Core / Force Dual Core / Force Tri Core / Enable all Cores...
...activate Core Leveling function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Core Leveling T his item allows you to enable or disable the Cool & Quiet power saving technology. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can virtually separate your system when the system is idle. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Advanced Clock Calibration Advanced Clock Calibration (ACC) is an enhanced technology fo r overclocking, needing support from both chipset and CPU. Options: Auto(Default) / Force Single Core / Force Dual Core / Force Tri Core / Enable all Cores...
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..., Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Confi gure ITE8718 Super IO Chi pset Onboa rd Floppy Con troller Keybo ard PowerOn Mouse PowerOn Resto re on AC Powe r Loss [ Enabled] [ Disabled] [ Disabled] [ Power Off] Allo ws BIOS to use it. Options: Disabled (Default) / Specific Key / Stroke Key Specific Key Enter T his item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set "Stroke Key." If you wish to E nable...
..., Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Confi gure ITE8718 Super IO Chi pset Onboa rd Floppy Con troller Keybo ard PowerOn Mouse PowerOn Resto re on AC Powe r Loss [ Enabled] [ Disabled] [ Disabled] [ Power Off] Allo ws BIOS to use it. Options: Disabled (Default) / Specific Key / Stroke Key Specific Key Enter T his item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set "Stroke Key." If you wish to E nable...
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TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Mouse PowerOn T his item allows you choice [Auto] ,[3Pin] or [4Pin], please run the calibration to define the Fan parameters for Smart Fan control S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: Power O ff (Default) / Power ON / Last State Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl On(oC ) Fan Ctrl Start value Fan Ctrl Sensi tive [Dis abled] When you to control the mouse...
TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Mouse PowerOn T his item allows you choice [Auto] ,[3Pin] or [4Pin], please run the calibration to define the Fan parameters for Smart Fan control S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: Power O ff (Default) / Power ON / Last State Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl On(oC ) Fan Ctrl Start value Fan Ctrl Sensi tive [Dis abled] When you to control the mouse...
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...;/185℉ / 90℃/194℉ Power Configuration Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings Suspe nd mode ACPI Version Featu res ACPI APIC support AMI O EMB table Headl ess mode [ S1 (POS)] [ ACPI v1.0] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Disabled] RTC R esume [ Disabled] RTC A larm Date(Day s) RTC A larm T ime USB W akeup From S3 /S4 [ Disabled] Power On by PCIE/O nboard LAN [ Disabled] Wake Up by PCI [ Enabled] Sele ct the ACPI stat e used for Syst em Suspend. This item is...
...;/185℉ / 90℃/194℉ Power Configuration Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings Suspe nd mode ACPI Version Featu res ACPI APIC support AMI O EMB table Headl ess mode [ S1 (POS)] [ ACPI v1.0] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Disabled] RTC R esume [ Disabled] RTC A larm Date(Day s) RTC A larm T ime USB W akeup From S3 /S4 [ Disabled] Power On by PCIE/O nboard LAN [ Disabled] Wake Up by PCI [ Enabled] Sele ct the ACPI stat e used for Syst em Suspend. This item is...
Bios Setup
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... system boot up . Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 13 A headless server is a server-speci fic feature. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Headless mode T his is one that operates without a keyboard, monitor or mouse. The APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual ACPI APIC support T his item is used to enable or disabled the USB resume from S3/S4 function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Power On by PCIE/Onboard LAN T his item allows you control the wake on LAN (WOL) function...
... system boot up . Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 13 A headless server is a server-speci fic feature. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Headless mode T his is one that operates without a keyboard, monitor or mouse. The APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual ACPI APIC support T his item is used to enable or disabled the USB resume from S3/S4 function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Power On by PCIE/Onboard LAN T his item allows you control the wake on LAN (WOL) function...
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TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Wake Up by PCI Enable / Disable PCI to enable support for lega cy USB. T his item determines if the BIOS should provide legacy support fo r USB devices like the keyboard, mouse, and USB drive. AUTO opti on disables lega cy support i f no U SB devices a re conn ected. Microso ft DOS or Windows NT). S elect Screen S elect Item +- Legacy USB Support T his is a useful feature when using USB device information. Options: HiSpeed (Default) USB 2.0-480Mbps FullSpeed USB 1.1-12Mbps BIOS EHCI Hand-Off T his item allows you...
TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Wake Up by PCI Enable / Disable PCI to enable support for lega cy USB. T his item determines if the BIOS should provide legacy support fo r USB devices like the keyboard, mouse, and USB drive. AUTO opti on disables lega cy support i f no U SB devices a re conn ected. Microso ft DOS or Windows NT). S elect Screen S elect Item +- Legacy USB Support T his is a useful feature when using USB device information. Options: HiSpeed (Default) USB 2.0-480Mbps FullSpeed USB 1.1-12Mbps BIOS EHCI Hand-Off T his item allows you...
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... use by PCI/PnP devices. DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Reserved: Specified IRQ is available to be used by Legacy ISA devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 17 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer T his item controls how long a PCI device...
... use by PCI/PnP devices. DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Reserved: Specified IRQ is available to be used by Legacy ISA devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 17 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer T his item controls how long a PCI device...
Bios Setup
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... the available devices. Main BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chips et T-Series Exit Boot Settings Conf iguration > Boo t Device Prio rity > Har d Disk Drives > Rem ovable Drives > CD/ DVD Drives Quick Boot [ Enabled] Full Screen LOGO S how [ Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [ Force BIOS] Bootu p Num-Lock [ ON] Inter rupt 19 Captu re [ Enabled] Ignor e Memory Erro r Messages [ Disabled] BOOT SUCCESS BEEP [ Enabled] Spec ifies the Boot Device Prio rity sequenc e. Options: Removable / Hard Disk / CDROM / Legacy LAN / Disabled Hard Disk Drives T he BIOS will attempt...
... the available devices. Main BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chips et T-Series Exit Boot Settings Conf iguration > Boo t Device Prio rity > Har d Disk Drives > Rem ovable Drives > CD/ DVD Drives Quick Boot [ Enabled] Full Screen LOGO S how [ Enabled] AddOn ROM Display Mode [ Force BIOS] Bootu p Num-Lock [ ON] Inter rupt 19 Captu re [ Enabled] Ignor e Memory Erro r Messages [ Disabled] BOOT SUCCESS BEEP [ Enabled] Spec ifies the Boot Device Prio rity sequenc e. Options: Removable / Hard Disk / CDROM / Legacy LAN / Disabled Hard Disk Drives T he BIOS will attempt...
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... When set to trap interrupt 19. Options: Force BIOS (Default) / Keep Current Bootup Num-Lock Selects the NumLock State after you to execute after the system switched on the number of devices installed in the system. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual CD/DV D Drives T he BIOS will let user know boot success with beep. Master / Pri. Slave / USB CDROM0 / USB CDROM 1 Quick Boot Enabling this item allows the option ROMs to Enabled, BIOS would ignore memory error...
... When set to trap interrupt 19. Options: Force BIOS (Default) / Keep Current Bootup Num-Lock Selects the NumLock State after you to execute after the system switched on the number of devices installed in the system. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual CD/DV D Drives T he BIOS will let user know boot success with beep. Master / Pri. Slave / USB CDROM0 / USB CDROM 1 Quick Boot Enabling this item allows the option ROMs to Enabled, BIOS would ignore memory error...
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... Configuration BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Chips et > SB Azalia Audio Configuratio n OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn o) OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 1) EHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 2) OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 0) OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 1) EHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 2) OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 20 Fn 5) OnChi p SATA Channe l OnChi p SATA Type SATA IDE Combined Mode Power Saving Featu res [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Native IDE] [ Enabled] [ Disabled] SB CI M Version...
... Configuration BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Chips et > SB Azalia Audio Configuratio n OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn o) OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 1) EHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 2) OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 0) OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 1) EHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 19 Fn 2) OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 20 Fn 5) OnChi p SATA Channe l OnChi p SATA Type SATA IDE Combined Mode Power Saving Featu res [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Enabled] [ Native IDE] [ Enabled] [ Disabled] SB CI M Version...
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... you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Options: Enable (Default) / Disable Realtek Option ROM T his option allows you to control onboard FireWire. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 29 C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. Realtek PCIE NIC T his item allows you to control the onboard LAN controller. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Onboard FireWire T his area shows the MAC ID. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual OnBoard Peripherals Configuration BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Chips et MAC...
... you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM. Options: Enable (Default) / Disable Realtek Option ROM T his option allows you to control onboard FireWire. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 29 C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. Realtek PCIE NIC T his item allows you to control the onboard LAN controller. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Onboard FireWire T his area shows the MAC ID. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual OnBoard Peripherals Configuration BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Chips et MAC...
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... Installe d User Password :Not Installe d Change Supervi sor Password User Access Le vel Change User Pa ssword Clear User Pas sword Password Check [Ful l Access] [Set up] Boot Sector Vi rus Protection [Dis abled] Install or Change the password. T here are 10 sets o f record address es in total, and users are able to personal preference. Main Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Exit Options Save Changes a nd Exit Discard Change s and Exit Discard Change s Load Optimal D efaults CMOS...
... Installe d User Password :Not Installe d Change Supervi sor Password User Access Le vel Change User Pa ssword Clear User Pas sword Password Check [Ful l Access] [Set up] Boot Sector Vi rus Protection [Dis abled] Install or Change the password. T here are 10 sets o f record address es in total, and users are able to personal preference. Main Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Exit Options Save Changes a nd Exit Discard Change s and Exit Discard Change s Load Optimal D efaults CMOS...
Setup Manual
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... front panel audio function CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM3 CPU AMD Phenom II processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and PowerNow Support HyperTransport 3.0 FSB Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth Chipset AMD 790GX AMD SB750 Super I/O ITE 8718 Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I/O functionality. SATA Version...
... front panel audio function CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM3 CPU AMD Phenom II processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and PowerNow Support HyperTransport 3.0 FSB Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth Chipset AMD 790GX AMD SB750 Super I/O ITE 8718 Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I/O functionality. SATA Version...
Setup Manual
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...-D port LAN port USB Port Audio Jack Board Size 244 mm (W) x 305 mm (L) OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 TA790GX A3+ SPEC x2 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default x3 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports x1 Connects to IEEE 1394 device x1 Connects to Power supply x2 Connects to Power supply x1 Connects to PS/2 Keyboard x1 Connects to PS/2 Mouse x1 Connect to HDTV x1 Connect to D-SUB monitor x1 Connect to DVI monitor x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable...
...-D port LAN port USB Port Audio Jack Board Size 244 mm (W) x 305 mm (L) OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 TA790GX A3+ SPEC x2 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default x3 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports x1 Connects to IEEE 1394 device x1 Connects to Power supply x2 Connects to Power supply x1 Connects to PS/2 Keyboard x1 Connects to PS/2 Mouse x1 Connect to HDTV x1 Connect to D-SUB monitor x1 Connect to DVI monitor x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable...
Setup Manual
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...memory compatibilities, and no extra devices or software are needed. the condition parameter should be based on the selected CPU model. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] CPU Configuration [Auto] ATIG Reference Clock (MHz) [100] SB Reference Clock (MHz) [100] Spread Spectrum [Disabled] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU FID/VID Control > Voltage Configuration > DRAM...
...memory compatibilities, and no extra devices or software are needed. the condition parameter should be based on the selected CPU model. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200] CPU Configuration [Auto] ATIG Reference Clock (MHz) [100] SB Reference Clock (MHz) [100] Spread Spectrum [Disabled] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU FID/VID Control > Voltage Configuration > DRAM...
Setup Manual
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... part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 46 Motherboard Manual 7.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of diskette in A: 3 Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery 4 Flash Programming successful 5 File read /write test error 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS...
... part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 46 Motherboard Manual 7.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of diskette in A: 3 Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery 4 Flash Programming successful 5 File read /write test error 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS...