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Sorry, missed a line..the first set of codes is for..AMI BIOS Beep Codes:
"lvee" <notmesothere@msn.com> wrote in message
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>I found some information on the different beep code, and depending on your
>BIOS and motherboard, they are as follows,
> Beeps - Error Message - Description
> 1 short - DRAM refresh failure - The programmable interrupt timer or
> programmable interrupt controller has probably failed.
> 2 short - Memory parity error - A memory parity error has occurred in the
> first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad.
> 3 short - Base 64K memory failure - A memory failure has occurred in the
> first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad.
> 4 short - System timer failure - The system clock/timer IC has failed or
> there is a memory error in the first bank of memory.
> 5 short - Processor error - The system CPU has failed.
> 6 short - Gate A20 failure - The keyboard controller IC has failed, which
> is not allowing Gate A20 to switch the processor to protected mode.
> Replace the keyboard controller.
> 7 short - Virtual mode processor exception error - The CPU has generated
> an exception error because of a fault in the CPU or motherboard circuitry.
> 8 short - Display memory read/write error - The system video adapter is
> missing or defective.
> 9 short - ROM checksum error - The contents of the system BIOS ROM does
> not match the expected checksum value. The BIOS ROM is probably defective
> and should be replaced.
> 10 short - CMOS shutdown register read/write error - The shutdown for the
> CMOS has failed.
> 11 short - Cache error - The L2 cache is faulty 1 long, 2 short - Failure
> in video system An error was encountered in the video BIOS ROM, or a
> horizontal retrace failure has been encountered.
> 1 long, 3 short - Memory test failure - A fault has been detected in
> memory above 64KB.
> 1 long, 8 short - Display test failure - The video adapter is either
> missing or defective.
> 2 short - POST Failure - One of the hardware tests have failed.
> 1 long - POST - All tests passed.
>
>
> Award BIOS Beep Codes:
>
> Beeps - Error Message - Description
> 1 long, 2 short - Video adapter error - Either video adapter is bad or is
> not seated properly. Also, check to ensure the monitor cable is connected
> properly.
> Repeating (endless loop) - Memory error - Check for improperly seated or
> missing memory.
> 1 long, 3 short - No video card or bad video RAM - Reseat or replace the
> video card.
> High frequency beeeps while running - Overheated CPU - Check the CPU fan
> for proper operation. Check the case for proper air flow.
> Repeating High/Low - Either the CPU is not seated properly or damaged. May
> also be due to excess heat. - Check the CPU fan or BIOS settings for
> proper fan speed.
>
>
>
> "lvee" <notmesothere@msn.com> wrote in message
> news:%23kr2FsKUFHA.2892@TK2MSFTNGP14.phx.gbl...
>> Beeps are indicators that either everything is fine, or something is
>> wrong. How many Beeps at one time?
>>
>> "Thorsten Matzner" <tmatzner@gmx.net> wrote in message
>> news:e4nvhBIUFHA.548@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
>>> "Mardi Grass" <mardas@mundani.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>I have windows xp pro installed and a few times a day, I hear a "beep"
>>>>in
>>>>the background as I'm working on projects. This is not thru the sound
>>>>card,
>>>>but thru the computer's built-in beeper.
>>>>
>>>>Could this mean there's a problem in the mother board?
>>>
>>> Maybe. I would install software like Everest Home
>>> (http://www.lavalys.com) and check the temperature of the CPU and such
>>> things.
>>>
>>> --
>>> (tm)
>>
>>
>
>
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