Bootblock Error Beep Codes - Acer Altos R710 Service Manual

BIOS Generated POST Error Beep Codes
The following table lists 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.
BIOS Generated Beep Codes
Message Displayed
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
Troubleshooting BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps
1, 2, or 3
4-7 or 9-11
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Boot Block Error Beep Codes
The following table defines beep codes that may occur if a failure occurs while performing a BIOS Boot Block
Update.
Boot Block Error Beep Codes
Message Displayed
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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Memory refresh timer error
Parity error in base memory (first 64KB block)
Base memory read / write test error
Motherboard timer not operational
Processor error
8042 Gate A20 test error (cannot switch to protected mode)
General exception error (processor exception error)
Display memory error (system video adapter)
ROM checksum error
CMOS shutdown register read/write error
Cache memory test failed
Reason for the beeps and action to take
Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with know 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 no-board video is being used,
the server board may be faulty.
Insert diskette in floppy drive A
'AMIBOOT.ROM' file not found in root directory of diskette in A:
Base Memory error
Flash Programming successful
Floppy read error
Keyboard controller BAT command failed
No Flash EPROM detected
Floppy controller failure
Boot Block BIOS checksum error
Flash Erase error
Description
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