Beep Codes


Number of BeepsError or FaultSolution
1Refresh FailureA, B, C
2Parity ErrorA, C, F
3Base 64KB Memory FailureA, C
4Timer Not OperationalA, C
5Processor ErrorA, C, D
68042 - Gate A20 FailureC, E
7Processor Exception Interrupt ErrorA, C, D
8Display Memory Read/Write ErrorB
9ROM Checksum ErrorC, F, H
10CMOS Shutdown Register Read/Write ErrorC, H
11Cashe Memory BadG

Solutions

A. Memory B. Video Adaptor
1. Reseat the memory SIMM's of DIMM's (RAM)1. Reseat Video Adaptor (RAM)
2. Replace the memory2. Replace the Video RAM or Adaptor
3. Check the Hard Drive Cable
C. MotherboardD. CPU
1. Check for shorts to motherboard1. Reseat the CPU
2. Replace the Motherboard2. Replace the CPU
E. KeyboardF. BIOS ROM
1. Reseat the Keyboard BIOS1. Reseat the BIOS Chip
2. Check the Keyboard2. If possible replace BIOS Chip
3. If possible replace the Keyboard BIOS3. Replace Motherboard
G. CacheH. CMOS Battery
1. Reseat Cache Chips1. Reseat Battery
2. Replace Chache Chips2. Replace Battery
3. Replace Motherboard