Follow these steps in order to clear the error and restore your system to a bootable state. Step 1: Reseat the RAM Power off and unplug the PC. Remove all RAM sticks. Clean the gold contacts with isopropyl alcohol.
💡 If the board continues to hang on "E1" or "E2" despite trying different RAM, the memory controller inside the CPU may be failing, or the motherboard traces have degraded. Intel Desktop Board 21 B6 E1 E2 Er
Intel boards from the "Desktop Board" era (like the DH61, DP45, or DX58 series) often encounter BIOS hangs if a peripheral is incompatible or if a previous update was interrupted. Troubleshooting Steps Follow these steps in order to clear the