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Beep Codes and System Messages F-5
S
ystem Beep Codes
Table F-2 lists beep codes that can be generated by the
system BIOS to indicate problems in the system. Beep
codes are generated to communicate a problem to the
computer user when there is no other way to communi-
cate the problem.
Table F-2. System Beep Codes
Code Probable Cause Corrective Action
1-2
Invalid Expansion ROM
checksum An expansion card could be improperly seated or faulty.
Ensure that all expansion cards are properly seated; then
reboot the system. Refer to the documentation that came with
the expansion card for troubleshooting information.
1-2-2-3
Invalid BIOS ROM checksum Fatal error. This error usually requires that you have a service
technician reinstall the BIOS firmware.
1-3-1-1
DRAM refresh failure Remove and reseat the DIMMS. (See “Removing a DIMM”
and “Installing a DIMM” in Chapter 7.) Reboot the system,
and if the problem persists, have the system board replaced.
1-3-1-3
Keyboard controller error Check the keyboard cable and connector for proper connec-
tion. If the problem persists, run the Keyboard Test Group in
the system diagnostics to determine whether the keyboard or
the keyboard controller is faulty. See the chapter titled “Run-
ning the Diskette-Based Diagnostics” in your Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide.
1-3-3-1
No DIMM memory installed Check the DIMMs to ensure that they are properly seated.
(See “Removing a DIMM” and “Installing a DIMM” in Chap-
ter 7.) If the problem persists, run the RAM Test Group in the
system diagnostics. See the chapter titled “Running the Dis-
kette-Based Diagnostics” in your Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide.
1-3-4-1
DRAM failure Check the DIMMs to ensure that they are properly seated.
(See “Removing a DIMM” and “Installing a DIMM” in Chap-
ter 7.) If the problem persists, run the RAM Test Group in the
system diagnostics. See the chapter titled “Running the Dis-
kette-Based Diagnostics” in your Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide.
1-3-4-3
DRAM failure Check the DIMMs to ensure that they are properly seated.
(See “Removing a DIMM” and “Installing a DIMM” in Chap-
ter 7.) If the problem persists, run the RAM Test Group in the
system diagnostics. See the chapter titled “Running the Dis-
kette-Based Diagnostics” in your Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide.
1-4-1-1
DRAM failure Fatal error. Replace the system board.
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary.