Troubleshooting Post Bios Beep Codes

Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes

Number of Beeps	Description

1,3	Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules.

6,7	Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system
	manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the
	possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Remove all expansion
	cards except the video adapter.
	q If beep codes are generated when all other expansion cards are absent,
	consult your system manufacturer’s technical support.
	q If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are
	absent, one of the add-in cards is causing the malfunction. Insert the cards back
	into the system one at a time until the problem happens again. This will reveal
	the malfunctioning card.

8	If the system video adapter is an add-in card, replace or reseat the video adapter. If
	the video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty.

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