Bios Post Beep Codes; Table 7. Post Error Beep Codes; Table 8. Error Beep Codes Provided By Intel® Management Modules - Intel TIGI2U - Carrier Grade Server User Manual

Troubleshooting
BIOS Error Messages (continued)
Error Message
Memory Size Decreased
Memory Size Increased
Memory Size Changed
No Boot Device Available
Off Board Parity Error
On Board Parity Error
Parity Error
NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD
cleared by Jumper
<CTRL_N> Pressed

BIOS POST Beep Codes

The table below lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS
uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. Please note that not all error
conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.
Table 7. POST Error Beep Codes
Number of
Beeps
1, 2, or 3
4 – 7 or 9 – 11
8
In addition to the beep codes above, additional beep codes are provided if an Intel®
Management Module is installed. The Intel Management Modules provide the following
additional beep codes.
Table 8. Error Beep Codes Provided by Intel® Management Modules
Beep Code
1
1-5-1-1
98
Explanation
Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was
removed, then memory may be bad.
Memory size has increased since the last boot. If no memory was
added, there may be a problem with the system.
Memory size has changed since the last boot. If no memory was
added or removed, then memory may be bad.
System did not find a device to boot.
A parity error occurred on an off-board card. This error is followed
by an address.
A parity error occurred in onboard memory. This error is followed
by an address.
A parity error occurred in onboard memory at an unknown
address.
NVRAM, CMOS, and passwords have been cleared. The system
should be powered down and the jumper removed.
CMOS is ignored and NVRAM is cleared. User must enter Setup.
Reason for the beeps and action to take
Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good
modules.
Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Remove all add-in
cards and re-start the system. If the error still occurs, contact your system
manufacturer. If the beep codes are not generated after the add-in cards are
removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system between each card
addition, until the beeps again occur to reveal the malfunctioning card.
Replace or reseat the system video add-in card. If on-board video is bing used,
the server board may be faulty.
Reason for the beeps and action to take
Control panel CMOS clear has been initiated.
Processor failure. Reseat or replace the failed processor.
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