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POST Error Messages, Interpreting POST Audible Codes

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C POST Error Messages This appendix lists the error codes, error messages, and the various indicator light and audible sequences that you may encounter during Power-On Self-Test (POST) or computer restart, the probable source of the problem, and steps you can take to resolve the error condition. Interpreting POST Audible Codes This section covers the audible codes that may occur before or during POST that do not necessarily have an error code or text message associated with them. WARNING! When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the system board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool before touching. Beeps Meaning Recommended Action 1 short beep and 1 long beep followed by a three second pause Bad memory or memory configuration error. Check that the memory modules have been installed correctly and that proper modules are used. 2 short beeps and 1 long beep followed by a three second pause No graphics card installed or graphics card initialization failed. For systems with a graphics card: 1. Reseat the graphics card. Power on the system. 2. Replace the graphics card. 3. Replace the system board. For systems with integrated graphics, replace the system board. 3 short beeps and 1 long beep followed by a three second pause CPU configuration error or invalid CPU 1. detected before graphics card initialized. 2. Upgrade the BIOS to proper version. Change the processor. 1 short beep followed by a one No legacy floppy drive or optical drive second pause found. 1. Check cable connections. 2. Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure the device port is enabled. 2 short beeps followed by a three second pause No floppy diskette or CD found. 1. Check the type of drive that you are using and use the correct media type. 2. Replace the diskette or CD with a new one. 3 short beeps followed by a three second pause Flashing not ready (missing utility or BIOS image file, etc.) Upgrade the BIOS to proper version. Interpreting POST Audible Codes 69

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C
POST Error Messages
This appendix lists the error codes, error messages, and the various indicator light and audible
sequences that you may encounter during Power-On Self-Test (POST) or computer restart, the probable
source of the problem, and steps you can take to resolve the error condition.
Interpreting POST Audible Codes
This section covers the audible codes that may occur before or during POST that do not necessarily
have an error code or text message associated with them.
WARNING!
When the computer is plugged into an AC power source, voltage is always applied to the
system board. To reduce the risk of personal injury from electrical shock and/or hot surfaces, be sure
to disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet and allow the internal system components to cool
before touching.
Beeps
Meaning
Recommended Action
1 short beep and 1 long beep
followed by a three second
pause
Bad memory or memory configuration
error.
Check that the memory modules have been
installed correctly and that proper modules are
used.
2 short beeps and 1 long beep
followed by a three second
pause
No graphics card installed or graphics
card initialization failed.
For systems with a graphics card:
1.
Reseat the graphics card. Power on the
system.
2.
Replace the graphics card.
3.
Replace the system board.
For systems with integrated graphics, replace the
system board.
3 short beeps and 1 long beep
followed by a three second
pause
CPU configuration error or invalid CPU
detected before graphics card initialized.
1.
Upgrade the BIOS to proper version.
2.
Change the processor.
1 short beep followed by a one
second pause
No legacy floppy drive or optical drive
found.
1.
Check cable connections.
2.
Run the Computer Setup utility and ensure
the device port is enabled.
2 short beeps followed by a
three second pause
No floppy diskette or CD found.
1.
Check the type of drive that you are using
and use the correct media type.
2.
Replace the diskette or CD with a new one.
3 short beeps followed by a
three second pause
Flashing not ready (missing utility or
BIOS image file, etc.)
Upgrade the BIOS to proper version.
Interpreting POST Audible Codes
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