2.1.4 BIOS beep codes

When you turn the power on and the system runs POST (Power On Self Tests), you will hear BIOS beeps. Refer to the following table for the meaning of the beeps.

Award BIOS Beep Codes

Beep

Meaning

 

 

One short beep when

No error during POST

displaying logo

 

Long beeps in an endless loop

No DRAM installed or detected

 

 

One long beep followed by

Video card not found or video card

three short beeps

memory bad

High frequency beeps when

CPU overheated;

system is working

System running at a lower frequency

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Chapter 2: BIOS information