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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.
POST Error Beep Codes
In addition to the beep codes above, additional beep codes are
provided if an Acer® Intelligent Management Module is installed. The
Power
LED
Identify the
power state
of the system
Control Panel
Green
•
Off =
Power is
off (off or
S5)
•
On =
Power on
or S0)
•
Slow
Blink =
Low
power
state (S1 –
S3)
Number of
Beeps
Reason for the 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 sys-
tem 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.
Name
Function
Location
Color
Notes
Summary of Contents for Altos R710
Page 1: ...Acer Altos R710 User s Guide ...
Page 12: ......
Page 13: ...1 System information ...
Page 21: ...2 System tour ...
Page 37: ...3 Getting Started ...
Page 38: ...This chapter gives information on setting up and starting to use your system ...
Page 42: ...3 Getting Started 30 ...
Page 43: ...4 Configuring the system ...
Page 94: ...4 Configuring the system 82 ...
Page 95: ...5 BIOS setup ...
Page 155: ...6 Troubleshooting ...
Page 170: ...6 Troubleshooting 158 ...
Page 171: ...Appendix A Management software installation ...
Page 172: ...This appendix shows you how to install the ASM software packages ...
Page 176: ...Appendix A Management software installation 164 ...
Page 177: ...Appendix B Tool less rail kit installation ...
Page 189: ...Appendix C RAID Configuration ...
Page 190: ...This appendix shows you how to create RAID ...
Page 195: ...Appendix D BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes ...
Page 211: ...199 F7h Boot to Full DOS Checkpoint Code Beep Code Description ...
Page 212: ...Appendix D BIOS POST Checkpoint Codes 200 ...
Page 214: ...202 U Upgrading the CPU 45 62 80 Upgrading the system 33 ...