IBM Aptiva 2174, Hardware Maintenance Service

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Check Procedures 39
Table 2-2 BIOS Error Beeps List
NOTE:
To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS POST error beeps in left column. If
directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check
procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right
column is the most likely cause.
BIOS Error Beeps Action/FRU
1
Refresh Failure
See “Flash (BIOS) Update Procedure” on page 10
System board
2
Parity Error
Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets properly,
then reboot the system.
Memory module. See the “Step 005” of “Memory” on page
57 to replace memory module.
System board
3
Base 64 MB Memory
Failure
Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets properly,
then reboot the system.
Memory module. See the “Step 005” of “Memory” on page
57 to replace memory module.
System board
4
Time not operational
Check CPU speed and system board DIP switches
System battery
5
Process Error
CPU
System board
6
8042-Gate A20 Failure
See “BIOS Setup Utility” on page 12.
7
Processor Exception
Interrupt Error
CPU
System board
8
Display Memory Read/
Write Error
Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets properly,
then reboot the system.
Memory module. See the “Step 005” of “Memory” on page
57 to replace memory module.
Video adapter card
System board