Ami Bios Beep Code; Troubleshooting - Biostar TA970 Setup Manual

5.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code

Boot Block Beep Codes
Number of Beeps
Continuing Memory sizing error or Memory module not found
POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps
1 Success booting.
8 Display memory error (system video adapter)

5.3 Troubleshooting

Probable
1. There is no power in the system.
Power LED does not shine; the fan
of the power supply does not work
2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not shine.
System is inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drives are running.
System does not boot from a hard disk
drive, but can be booted from optical
drive.
System only boots from an optical
drive. Hard disks can be read,
applications can be used, but system
fails to boot from a hard disk.
Screen message shows "Invalid
Configuration" or "CMOS Failure."
System cannot boot after user installs
a second hard drive.
Description
Description
Solution
1. Make sure power cable is securely
plugged in.
2. Replace cable.
3. Contact technical support.
Using even pressure on both ends of the
DIMM, press down firmly until the module
snaps into place.
1. Check cable running from disk to
disk controller board. Make sure
both ends are securely plugged in;
check the drive type in the standard
CMOS setup.
2. Backing up the hard drive is
extremely important. All hard disks
are capable of breaking down at any
time.
1. Back up data and applications files.
2. Reformat the hard drive. Re-install
applications and data using backup
disks.
Review system's equipment. Make sure
correct information is in setup.
1. Set master/slave jumpers correctly.
2. Run SETUP program and select
correct drive types. Call the drive
manufacturers for compatibility with
other drives.
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