Ami Bios Beep Code; Troubleshooting - Biostar A88M Setup Manual

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4.2 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)

4.3 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.
A88M/A78M/A58M
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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