AMI BIOS POST Beep Codes
| Number of Beeps | Error Description | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Memory Refresh Error | Clean the memory contacts and re seat the modules. Remove all modules except the first bank. Replace the memory, power supply, and motherboard. |
| 2 | Memory Parity Error | Clean the memory contacts and re seat the modules. Remove all modules except the first bank. Replace the memory, power supply, and motherboard.</td |
| 3 | Base 64KB Memory | Clean the memory contacts and re seat the modules. |
| 4 | Timer Error | Check for proper motherboard installation, loose screws, foreign objects causing shorts, and over-tightened screws. Replace the motherboard. |
| 5 | Processor Error | Check for proper motherboard installation, loose screws, foreign objects causing shorts, and over-tightened screws. Make sure the processor and heat sink are installed properly; remove and re seat them. Replace the processor. Replace the motherboard |
6 | 8042 Gate A20 | Check for proper motherboard installation, loose screws, foreign Error objects causing shorts, and over-tightened screws. Replace the keyboard, motherboard, and processor. |
7 | Processor Exception | Make sure the processor and heat sink are installed properly; remove Interrupt Error and re seat them. Replace the processor. Replace the motherboard. |
8 | Display Memory Read/ Check the video card for proper installation | Try replacing the video Write Error card memory, and replace the video card. Replace the motherboard. |
9 | ROM Check sum Error | Try re seating the motherboard ROM chip. Try re flashing the motherboard ROM. Replace the motherboard. |
10 | CMOS Shutdown | Replace the CMOS battery. Replace the motherboard. Register Read/Write Error |
11 | Cache Memory Bad | Make sure cache settings in BIOS Setup are properly configured. Replace the processor. Replace the motherboard |
1 long,3 short | Conventional/Extended error | Clean the memory contacts and re seat the modules. Remove all Memory Error modules except the first bank. Replace the memory, power supply, and motherboard. |
1 long,8 short | Display/Retrace Error | Check the video card for proper installation. Try replacing the video card memory. Replace the video card. Replace the motherboard. |
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