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September 24, 2010, 10:34:00 am

Offline GraFowler

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PCI post test code help
Dear Fred,
I tested my friends desktop computer that wouldn't boot by inserting the PCI post card in the PCI slot and got the following results:
33 plus all the green lights then flashed C1 followed by C3. His desktop computer is a Packard Bell ixtreme X8540. I can't find what these codes mean can you help.
p.s Its the original motherboard that came with the computer
thanks
Graham
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September 24, 2010, 10:42:37 am Reply #1

Offline fwilson

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Re: PCI post test code help
GraFowler,

You need to find out what BIOS this system uses,  Google is your friend ;).

Once you find that out go to http://www.bioscentral.com/  Here you will find information on what these codes mean.

-Fred
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September 24, 2010, 11:11:47 am Reply #2

Offline colinc

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Re: PCI post test code help
It is likely a Foxconn mobo with an Award BIOS, but you would need to verify that with the physical system before assuming that is correct.

If so, it sounds like a memory error.
« Last Edit: September 24, 2010, 11:14:23 am by colinc »
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