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During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed
each time the system is powered on, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to
continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on
the screen.
Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the
boot-up procedure.
system manufacturer for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible
beeps. The numbers on the fatal error list, on the following page,
correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error.
errors listed, with the exception of Beep Code 8, are fatal errors.
A-1
BIOS Error Beep Codes
Beeps
1 beep
1 long, 5 short Memory error
beeps
1 long, 8 short Display memory
beeps
Appendix A
BIOS Error Beep Codes
If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your
Error Message
Refresh
read/write error
Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes
Description
Circuits have been reset.
(Ready to power up.)
No memory detected in system
Video adapter missing or with
faulty memory
A-1
All
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