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BIOS POST error beep codes
The following table lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, BIOS uses these beep codes to inform you of error conditions. The beep code occurs only when a critical error occurs or when the BIOS fails to boot to the operating system. Not all error conditions are supported by the BIOS beep codes.
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1, 2, or 3 | Memory error | ||
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4 | - 7 or | Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem | |
9 | - 11 |
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8 |
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Troubleshooting BIOS POST error beep codes
The following table lists the possible beep codes thay may occur while using the system and is followed by solutions to the situation.
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1, 2, or 3 | • Make sure the memory modules are properly seated on | |
| the DIMM slots. | |
| • Make sure the memory modules comply with the system | |
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| • Make sure the memory modules have been populated | |
| according to the system requirements. | |
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