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Appendix C: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Appendix C
BIOS Error Beep Codes
During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are
performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system
to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally
appear on the screen. See Appendix E for BIOS Error Messages.
Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue
the boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, you should consult
with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of
audible beeps. The numbers on the fatal error list below
correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error. All
errors listed, with the exception of #8, are fatal errors.
