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BIOS POST Beep Codes

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BIOS POST Beep Codes The table below lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. Please note that not all error conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes. Table 8. POST Error Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1, 2, or 3 4 - 7 or 9 - 11 8 Reason for Beeps and Action to Take Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good modules. Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Remove all add-in cards and re-start the system. If the error still occurs, contact your system manufacturer. If the beep codes are not generated after the add-in cards are removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps again occur to reveal the malfunctioning card. Replace or reseat the system video add-in card. If on-board video is bing used, the server board may be faulty. 52 Intel® Server Board S3000AH User's Guide

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Intel
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Server Board S3000AH User’s Guide
BIOS POST Beep Codes
The table below lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the
BIOS uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. Please note that not all
error conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.
Table 8. POST Error Beep Codes
Number of
Beeps
Reason for Beeps and Action to Take
1, 2, or 3
Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good
modules.
4 - 7 or 9 - 11
Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Remove all add-in
cards and re-start the system. If the error still occurs, contact your system
manufacturer. If the beep codes are not generated after the add-in cards
are removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system between
each card addition, until the beeps again occur to reveal the malfunctioning
card.
8
Replace or reseat the system video add-in card. If on-board video is bing
used, the server board may be faulty.