Ami Bios Beep Code; Troubleshooting - Biostar A10N-9830E Manual

4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code

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