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POST beep codes

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94 5 System troubleshooting 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. Note that not all error conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes. Number of beeps 1, 2, or 3 4 - 7 or 9 - 11 8 Possible cause Corrective action 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 reboot the system. If the error still occurs, contact your local Acer representative for assistance. 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 occur again to reveal the malfunctioning card. Defective video controller Replace or reseat the add-in video controller card. If the onboard video controller is being used, the mainboard may be faulty. Contact your local Acer representative for assistance.

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5 System troubleshooting
94
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.
Note that not all error conditions are supported by BIOS
beep codes.
Number of
beeps
Possible cause
Corrective action
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
reboot the system.
If the error
still occurs, contact your local Acer
representative for assistance.
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 occur again to reveal
the malfunctioning card.
8
Defective video
controller
Replace or reseat the add-in video
controller card.
If the onboard video controller is
being used, the mainboard may
be faulty.
Contact your local Acer
representative for assistance.