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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. Note that not all error conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.
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1, 2, or 3 | Memory error | Reseat the memory or replace the | |
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| DIMMs with known good | |
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4 - 7 or 9 - 11 | Fatal error indicating | Remove all | |
| a possible serious | reboot the system. If the error | |
| system problem. | still occurs, contact your local Acer | |
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| representative for assistance. | |
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| If the beep codes are not | |
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| generated after the | |
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| are removed, insert the cards one | |
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| at a time, booting the system | |
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| between each card addition, until | |
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| the beeps occur again to reveal | |
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| the malfunctioning card. | |
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8 | Defective video | Replace or reseat the | |
| controller | controller card. | |
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| If the onboard video controller is |
being used, the mainboard may be faulty. Contact your local Acer representative for assistance.
