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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.
POST codes may be read on the debug LEDs located beside the LAN port
on the serverboard backplane. See the description of the Debug LEDs (LED1
and LED2) in Section 2-6.
A-1 IA-32 Error Beep Codes
Beep Code Error Message
1 beep
5 short, 1 long
8 beeps
Appendix A
BIOS Error Beep Codes
If a fatal error occurs, you should consult with your
Refresh
Memory error
Display memory 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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