IBM Aptiva 2187, Service Manual

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Table 2-2 BIOS Error Codes, Messages, and Beeps List
BIOS Error Codes, Messages,
beeps Action/FRU
NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error messages, codes,
or 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.
Beeps
(2: long, 1: short)
2-1-1
2- (repeatedly)
This code indicates that a video error has
occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the
video screen to display any additional
information.
The code indicates that DRAM error has
occurred. See “Memory (DIMM)” on page 4-
16 to get more information.