Power-On Self-Test (Post); Post Beep Code Descriptions; Post Beep Codes - IBM IntelliStation E Pro Type 6216 User Manual

Power-on self-test (POST)

When you turn on the computer, the power on self-test (POST) performs a series of
tests to check the operation of system components and some of the installed options.
If POST finishes without detecting any problems, the first window of your operating
system or application program starts.
If POST detects a problem, more than one beep sounds and an error message
appears on your screen.
Notes:
1. If you have a user password set, you must type the password and press Enter,
2. A single problem might cause several error messages. When this occurs, work to

POST beep code descriptions

The possible types of beep codes are as follows:
No beeps
Continuous beep

POST beep codes

The following table shows the beep codes that can occur in the IntelliStation E Pro
Type 6216 and Type 6226.
Table 2. POST beep codes
when prompted, before the operating system will start.
correct the cause of the first error message. After you correct the cause of the first
error message, the other error messages usually will be resolved the next time
you run the test.
If no beep occurs after your computer completes POST, call for service.
Your microprocessor has failed, or your system board or speaker subsystem
might contain a failing component. If the computer continues through POST
with no errors, call for service. If no video appears, the microprocessor has
failed. Call for service.
Beep code
1-1-2 Microprocessor register test has failed.
1-1-3 CMOS write/read test has failed.
1-1-4 BIOS EEPROM checksum has failed.
1-2-1 Programmable Interval Timer test has failed.
1-2-2 DMA initialization has failed.
1-2-3 DMA page register write/read test has failed.
1-2-4 RAM refresh verification has failed.
1-3-1 First 640 KB RAM test has failed.
1-3-2 First 640 KB RAM test has failed.
Description
Chapter 5. Solving problems
Action
Call for service.
Reseat the
memory
modules or
install a memory
module. If the
problem
remains, call for
service.
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