Hello and HELP, does anyone know what this post error code means and what it is directed at CPU, hard drive, memory, etc. What ever it is it just freezes my machine and will not let me do anything except turn it off using the power button. This is a new build with all new components and while trying to install XP it just Frooze. Retries just freeze machine after post and hitting F1 to continue. Anybody. Award Bios error code 96 "clear huge es segment register"
Thanks in advance.
jamesnh 0 Newbie Poster
willcomp 30 Posting Whiz in Training
Error is related to ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data). BIOS provides a Plug and Play OS with configuration data.
First try clearing CMOS and disconnecting any unnecessary devices. ESCD info is stored in the CMOS.
If no luck there, I recommend flashing BIOS. Most likely there's a problem recognizing devices or the BIOS is corrupt.
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