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| 531314 | 2007-03-08 22:09:00 | I have a computer that will only boot to ide check, it stalls there. The hard drive checked ok I figure the motherboard is buggered. I installed a diagnostics card & got a code 26 on a Phoenix Bios. I read the description but it was a bit to techie for me. Could someone simply explain to me what code 26 is and if there is a repair for it. Thank you. |
NZHawk (4093) | ||
| 531315 | 2007-03-08 22:21:00 | I would find out what the brand/model of the diagnostic card is. Then find out what the codes it brings up mean. Must be a manual or something for it somewhere. Most BIOS probs are recognised by beeps not codes. What does the description say if it shows one? |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 531316 | 2007-03-08 22:26:00 | Enable A20 line. Verify/Load NVRAM parameters. | NZHawk (4093) | ||
| 531317 | 2007-03-08 22:35:00 | Ah ha, I just found the code here (bioscentral.com) I think its got something to do with the keyboard. Is the keyboard plugged in properly, or is it working? See if there's an A20 gate option in the BIOS, if its off enable it. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 531318 | 2007-03-08 22:41:00 | Thank you... Tried several keyboard. The keyboard lights work (CAP Locks, NumLock...) Computer still hangs at Detecting IDE Drives |
NZHawk (4093) | ||
| 531319 | 2007-03-08 22:46:00 | I would check the BIOS for a A20 gate option. Or set the BIOS to its defaults and reconfigure the BIOS settings. Have u tried another IDE cable?? And is the IDE cable connected the right way ? |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 531320 | 2007-03-08 22:50:00 | I haven't been able to get into bios because of the hang @ Detecting IDE Drives. I have pulled the CMOS battery & will try it after lunch. Is that long enough to clear the bios? Thank you. I will keep you posted. |
NZHawk (4093) | ||
| 531321 | 2007-03-08 22:52:00 | Yup a min - 2 mins should be long enough for it to clear the BIOS settings. Put the jumper back when you're ready and see what happens. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 531322 | 2007-03-09 00:07:00 | Put the CMOS jumper on clear for quite a while, replaced it. Reboot still hangs @ Detecting IDE Drives |
NZHawk (4093) | ||
| 531323 | 2007-03-09 00:15:00 | Have the hdd's been in all the time, or did u install or 1 of them recently?? | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
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