Contec SPI-8451-LLVA User Manual

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8. BIOS Setup 
 
 
 
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SPI-8451-LLVA, SPI-8452-LLVA, SPI-8451-LVA 
Exit Selecting
 
Load Fail-Safe Defaults 
Save & Exit Setup 
Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation: 
Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y  
Pressing “Y” stores the selections made in the menus in CMOS – a special section of memory that stays 
on after you turn your system off. The next time you boot your computer, the BIOS configures your 
system according to the Setup selections stored in CMOS. After saving the values the system is restarted 
again. 
Exit Without Saving 
Pressing <Enter> on this item asks for confirmation: 
Quit without saving (Y/N)? Y   
This allows you to exit Setup without storing in CMOS any change. The previous selections remain in 
effect. This exits the Setup utility and restarts your computer. 
POST Messages
 
During the Power on Self-Test (POST), if the BIOS detects an error requiring you to do something to fix, 
it will either sound a beep code or display a message. 
If a message is displayed, it will be accompanied by: 
PRESS F1 TO CONTINUE, CTRL-ALT-ESC OR DEL TO ENTER SETUP 
POST Beep
 
Currently there are two kinds of beep codes in BIOS. This code indicates that a video error has occurred 
and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information. This beep code 
consists of a single long beep followed by two short beeps. The other code indicates that your DRAM 
error has occurred. This beep code consists of a single long beep repeatedly. 
Error Messages
 
One or more of the following messages may be displayed if the BIOS detects an error during the POST. 
This list includes messages for both the ISA and the EISA BIOS. 
CMOS battery has failed
 
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.