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BIOS Beep Codes
In case of POST error(s) that occur during system boot-up, the BIOS will stop and wait for the user to press an
appropriate key before booting the operating system or entering BIOS setup.
The user can override this option by setting "POST Error Pause" to "disabled" in the BIOS setup
Advanced menu page. If the "POST Error Pause" option is set to "disabled", the system will
boot the operating system without user intervention. The default value setting for this option is "enabled".
Number of Beeps
Troubleshooting Action
1, 2 or 3
Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules.
4-7, 9-11
Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your
system manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all
hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning
add-in card. Remove all expansion cards cards except the video
adapter.
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If beep codes are generated even when all
other expansion cards are absent, consult
your system manufacturer's technical support.
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If beep codes are not generated when all
other expansion cards are absent, one of the
add-in cards is causing the malfunction. Insert
the cards back into the system one at a time
until the problem happens again. This will
reveal the malfunctioning add-in card.
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If the system video adapter is an add-in card, replace or reseat the
video adapter. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the system
board, the board may be faulty.
