topic Re:Getting error 94 on bootup. Intel Desktop DP35DP in Intel vPro® Platform

Getting error 94 on bootup. Intel Desktop DP35DP

ulyssescpt — Wed, 28 May 2025 18:38:10 GMT

I'm not sure I'm posting on the correct forum.

I'm using the Intel Desktop board DP35DP for an old computer I use for web browsing. I tried to install a replacement video card. It freezes before it gets to the desktop. So I put the old video card back. During the video card troubleshooting and install/reinstall, I'm getting error 94.

Actually, I'm not sure it's an error. Usually, I get two letters, BA on the lower right of the screen when I start up the computer. Now I'm getting instead 94. I looked online and 94, is an error that refers to not having or recognizing the keyboard.

I can't seem to find a firmware update for the chipset. I figured firmware might resolve the problem.

I should mention boot up is slow. Usually when I get the 94, I wait a while, give up and turn off the computer. One of the times, I forget and leave the computer on 94 for a long while. It finally reaches the desktop.

During booting, I see letters and number changing at the bottom right side of the screen.
I figured those alphanumeric characters is just the board testing or confirming aspects of the board. But when it gets to 94, it stops, and usually don't get to the desktop.

What is 94? How do I speedup the bios/startup process if possible. I'll try again to see if the computer freezes at 94. I'll provide an update to this post.

Re: Getting error 94 on bootup. Intel Desktop DP35DP

n_scott_pearson — Fri, 30 May 2025 00:41:32 GMT

Depending upon what version of the BIOS core was being used at that point, that POST code could either refer to keyboard issue or it could refer to a problem with the PCI Bus. I am leaning towards the latter. There are major compatibility issues with the older Intel Desktop Boards and the more-modern graphics cards. What particular graphics card are you attempting to use?

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Re:Getting error 94 on bootup. Intel Desktop DP35DP

Amina_Sadiya — Fri, 30 May 2025 09:56:43 GMT

Hello ulyssescpt,

Thank you for trusting Intel with your business. As with all good things, your product has reached the end of its interactive technical support life. However, you can find Intel® Desktop Board DP35DP recommendations at Intel Community forums and additional information at the Discontinued Products website. It is our pleasure to continue to serve you with the next generation of Intel innovation at Intel.com.

We regret to inform you that since no additional support is available from our end, we will proceed with closing this case.

Best regards,

Amina

Intel Customer Support Technician

Re: Getting error 94 on bootup. Intel Desktop DP35DP

n_scott_pearson — Fri, 30 May 2025 22:57:34 GMT

That said, I am still here and will attempt to help you - though it may come down to a graphics card incompatibility, which we cannot do anything about. What particular graphics card are you attempting to use?

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