Appendix A: BIOS Error Beep Codes

Appendix A

BIOS Error Beep Codes

During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed each time the system is powered on, errors may occur.

Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process. The error messages normally appear on the screen.

Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If a fatal error occurs, 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 (on the following page) correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error. All errors listed, with the exception of Beep Code 8, are fatal errors.

A-1 AMIBIOS Error Beep Codes

Beep Code

Error Message

Description

 

 

 

1 beep

Refresh

Circuits have been reset (Ready to power up)

5 shorts, 1 long beep

Memory error

No memory detected in system

1 long, 8 short

Video error

Video adapter disabled or missing

 

 

 

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SUPER MICRO Computer H8SCM-F user manual Amibios Error Beep Codes, Beep Code Error Message Description

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