Error code

ASUS A2

ASUSA2
POST Code· Shown on the motherboard's 2-digit Debug Display during boot.

What it means

External device abnormal.

Per pc-seed:ASUS

IDE Detect.

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How to fix it

  1. Remove all external devices.
  2. Re-connect one by one to identify faulty device.

Not affiliated with ASUS. Answer summarized from the manufacturer's manual linked above; consult that source for the authoritative procedure.