Bios Error Codes - Silicon Graphics Rackable C1104-GP2 System User's Manual

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Appendix A

BIOS Error Codes

During Power-On Self-Test (POST) 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. If a fatal
error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers on
the fatal error list (see Table
Table A-1 BIOS Error Codes
Beep Code
1 beep
5 short beeps + 1 long beep Memory error
5 short beeps
1 continuous long beep
1 long beep +8 short beeps
A-1) correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error.
Error Message
Refresh
Console input or output
device missing
System overheat condition
Video display error or video
memory read/write error
Description
Circuits have been reset (Ready to power up)
No memory detected in the system
Console-In: USB or PS/2 keyboard, PCI or
Serial Console Redirection, IPMI KVM
or SOL
Console-Out: Video Controller, PCI or
Serial console Redirection, IPMI SOL
System thermal limits exceeded
Video error - adapter missing or with faulty
memory
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