POST Beep Codes

Ensure that:

1. Nothing is resting on the keyboard and pressing a key.

2.No key is stuck.

3.The keyboard cable is connected correctly to the keyboard correct connector on the server.

Running the

diagnostic tests

can

isolate the server component tha

but

you

must

have

your system serviced. If the error message

have

the

keyboard,

cable,

and

system serviced.

Note:

If

you

have

just

connected a

new mouse

or other pointing

 

turn off the server and disconnect that device. Wait at

 

seconds, and then, turn on

the

server. If

the error messa

 

away,

replace

the

device.

 

 

 

One long and one short beep

This beep combination indicates that POST encountered an error on adapter. If the integrated video adapter on the system board have the system serviced. If an optional video adapter is bei replace the failing video adapter.

One long and two short beeps

This beep combination indicates that a video I/O adapter ROM readable, or the video subsystem is defective. If you hear combination twice, both the server system board and an optional adapter have failed the test. This beep combination might also your server system board contains a failing component.

One long and

three short

beeps

 

 

 

This

beep

combination indicates

that the

system-board video

subs

not detected a monitor connection to the server. Ensure that the

connected

to

the server. If

the problem

persists, replace

the

Two long and two short beeps

This beep combination indicates that POST does not support the o video adapter. This beep combination occurs when a video adapte installed that is incompatible with your server. Replace the opt adapter with one that is supported by the Netfinity 5000 server integrated video controller on the system board.

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