Beeps
Description
6
Keyboard controller. Gate A20 failure.
The keyboard controller might be bad.
The BIOS cannot switch to protected
mode.
7
Processor exception interrupt error. The
CPU generated an exception interrupt.
8
Display memory read/write error. The
system video adapter is either missing or
its memory is faulty. This is not a fatal
error.
9
ROM checksum error. System BIOS
ROM checksum error.
10
Shutdown register error. Shutdown
CMOS register read/write error detected.
11
Invalid BIOS. General BIOS ROM error.
Beep codes with
displayed
messages
Beep
Error message
1
Recovery
started
2
Recovery boot
error
Series of low-
Recovery failed
pitched single
beeps
Two long high-
Recovery
pitched beeps
complete
Chapter 5: Error Messages and Troubleshooting
The following table lists the beep codes you might encounter if the appliance
BIOS is corrupted, provides a brief explanation of what the error message means,
and lists the corrective action you need to take.
Description
Start recovery process.
Cannot boot to diskette, ATAPI, or
ATAPI CD-ROM. Recovery process is
retried.
Unable to process valid BIOS recovery
images. BIOS already passed control to
OS and flash utility.
BIOS recovery succeeded; ready for
power-down and reboot.
Corrective action
Call Network Appliance Customer Support.
Corrective action
None needed.
Call Network
Appliance Customer
Support.
None needed.
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