Appendix A: POST Error Beep Codes
Appendix A
POST Error Beep Codes
During the POST
Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue to bootup. If a fatal error oc- curs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error.
BIOS Error Beep Codes
Beep Code/LED
1 beep
5 short beeps + 1 long beep
8beeps OH LED On
Error Message
Refresh
Memory error
Display memory read/write error
System OH
Description
Circuits have been reset. (Ready to power up)
No memory detected in the system
Video adapter missing or with faulty memory
System Overheat