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Checksum error - failed at checkpoint [7FH]
Dell Inspiron 531.
For some time it would not boot; unless I hit F1 and reset the date and time.
Then the power supply failed which I replaced.
Then it worked for a while (with the F1) but eventually would not get beyond the F1 prompt. I discovered that the USB keyboard and mouse would not work with a motherboard problem - unable to find a PCI card to accept a PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Before throwing any more money at it; how can I test the motherboard?
dakitas
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December 23rd, 2012 12:00
there are alot of hits on google for this almost exact error message - too many to list
dakitas
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December 23rd, 2012 12:00
the m/d USB is best for getting into BIOS, rather than PCI-PS/2 card, i would upgrade BIOS, reset BIOS to "default", clear "event log", replace 3.3v motherboard battery, when PC will not boot after F1, HDD may be failing and or require a fresh OS install, back up data, best to use a good known spare HDD, unplug CD/DVD and or boot into Ubunto Live CD and test USB keyboard & mouse, all the basic troubleshooting stuff and more things i missed, look for any imperfections on m/b, it is rare for desktop m/b failure
KCTommy
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December 23rd, 2012 15:00
Thanks dakitas - forgot to mention that I did replace the CMOS battery to no avail. Will try the HDD route followed by your other suggestions. Will report back
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December 23rd, 2012 17:00
BCCode: 7f 0x0000007f with the 00000008 parameter usually means a hardware issue.
Sounds like electrostatic physical damage stick a fork in you you are done.
7Fh Extended NMI source (PARITY ERROR) ALL RAM IS BAD. :emotion-9:
Reset CMOS battery
Reseat the RAM
Reseat the Graphics card.
Check power cable to graphics card.
Check 24pin power connected to mainboard.
Check 2x4pin power connected to mainboard.
A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I/O port 80h.
The BIOS outputs checkpoints throughout bootblock and Power-On Self Test (POST) to indicate the task the system is currently executing.
Checkpoint 7FH means "Extended NMI source enabling is in progress".
That error means it failed to find an "interrupt" for something.
That could be caused by any number of things from a failing add-in card to a failing CPU.
http://www.dmp.com.tw/tech/dmp-hw/bios/Vortex86_POST_Checkpoint_Codes.pdf
Boot Block POST Codes
Normal Boot POST Codes
KCTommy
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December 23rd, 2012 20:00
The USB keyboard won't respond. The M/C in question is running BIOS 1.0.13 have downloaded I531_108 on another PC. Have unplugged CD & DVD. Will replace (or swop to another M/C) a HDD
KCTommy
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December 23rd, 2012 20:00
Reated the CMoS battery, RAM, 24-pin power connector and removed the graphics card and using video port on motherboard but situation unchanged
KCTommy
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January 5th, 2013 10:00
Looks like I need to replace the motherboard - any suggestions on this score please?
dakitas
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January 7th, 2013 03:00
try another USB keyboard and mouse, check the m/b USB pins, the above post says the issue is RAM, if both slots are full, swap the RAM and remove 1 stick per reboot
KCTommy
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January 8th, 2013 05:00
GOOD NEWS!
Third time lucky. Previously tried another k/b without success. Managed to borrow another and ... it works. RAM was good - only one beep. Only problem now is 'diskette drive 0 seek failure' which still needs F1 to proceed. Have reloaded Windows 7 which works (am writing this on the m/c in question) but it crashed overnight. Ran Disk Doctor on all drives after updating Win7
Thanks for all assistance.