Bios Post Beep Codes; Bios Recovery Beep Codes; Beep Codes - MAXDATA PLATINUM 500 I M6 System Manual

BIOS POST Beep Codes

The table below lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS uses
these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. The beep code occurs only when a critical
error occurs or when the BIOS fails to boot to the operating system. Please note that not all error
conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.
Table 6. Beep Codes
Number of Beeps
1, 2, or 3
4 - 7 or 9 - 11
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BIOS Recovery Beep Codes

Table 7. BIOS Recovery Beep Codes
Beeps
1
1-2
An error or warning condition at boot can result in a series of beeps being issued known as "beep
codes". These beeps have a code that identifies system or PCI card events. Before checking for a
system beep code error make sure the PCI card is not causing the beeping.
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Reason for Beeps and Action to Take
Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known
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 on-board video is
being used, the server board may be faulty.
Reason
One long beep – video is active.
One long beep and two short beeps: Insert the BIOS recovery diskette.
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