Beep Codes
Boot Block Beep Codes
Table 4-3
Boot Block Beep Codes
Number of Beeps
1
2
3
4
5
7
8
8
10
11
12
13
POST BIOS Beep Codes
Table 4-4
POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps
1
2
6
7
8
POST Error Messages
Table 4-5
POST Error Messages
POST Error Message
CMOS Date/Time Not Set
CMOS Battery Low
CMOS Settings Wrong
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Chapter 4 Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Description
No media present.
'786R6.ROM' file not found in root directory of diskette in A: (C:)
Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery
Flash Programming successful
File read error
No Flash EPROM detected
The first 8 beeps mean that the system is going to erase the BIOS ROM.
The second 8 beeps mean that the system is going to flash the BIOS ROM.
Flash Erase error
Flash Program error
'786R6.ROM' file size error
BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device)
Description
CMOS Checksum Error
Need to enter current password
Keyboard controller BAT command failed
General exception error (processor exception interrupt error)
Display memory error (system video adapter)
Description
The CMOS date and/or time are invalid. This error can be resolved by readjusting
the system time in AMIBIOS Setup.
CMOS battery is low. This message usually indicates that the CMOS battery needs
to be replaced. It could also appear when the user intentionally discharges the
CMOS battery.
CMOS settings are invalid. This error can be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup.