Bug Check 0xE0: ACPI_BIOS_FATAL_ERROR
The ACPI_BIOS_FATAL_ERROR bug check has a value of 0x000000E0. This indicates that one of your computer components is faulty.
Important Info If You Have Received a STOP Code
If you received a blue screen error, or stop code, the computer has shut down abruptly to protect itself from data loss. A hardware device, its driver, or related software might have caused this error. If your copy of Windows came with your computer, call the manufacturer of your computer. If you purchased Windows separately from your computer, Microsoft provides support. To find contact info for Microsoft or your computer manufacturer, Contact Support.
If you have experience with computers and want to try to recover from this error, follow the steps provided in the Microsoft article Resolving STOP (Blue Screen) Errors in Windows.
These actions might prevent an error like this from happening again:
- Download and install updates and device drivers for your computer from Windows Update.
- Scan your computer for computer viruses.
- Check your hard disk for errors.
ACPI_BIOS_FATAL_ERROR Parameters
The parameters for this bug check are issued by the BIOS, not by Windows. They can only be interpreted by the hardware vendor.
Cause
Your computer's BIOS has reported that a component in the system is so faulty that there is no way for Windows to operate. The BIOS is indicating that there is no alternative but to issue a bug check.
Resolution
You can determine which component is faulty by running the diagnostic disk or tool that was included with your computer.
If you do not have this tool, you must contact the system vendor and report this error message to them. They will be able to help you correct this hardware problem. This enables Windows to operate.
Microsoft cannot address this error. Only the hardware vendor is qualified to analyze it.
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Build date: 4/9/2013
