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    Beep Code Descriptions

    % short 934, refresh failure

    & short Parity circuit failure

    * short $ase /+0 34, failure

    + short System timer failure

    - short Process failure

    / short 0eyboard controller :ate 4&; error

    < short =irtual mode e)ception error

    > short 9isplay memory 3ead2?rite test failure

    @ short 3O, $IOS checksum failure

    %; short ',OS shutdown 3ead2?rite error%% short 'ache ,emory error

    % long" * short 'onventional2#)tended memory failure

    % long" > short 9isplay23etrace test failed

    AWARD BIOS beep codes$elow are 4ward $IOS $eep codes that can occur. !owever" because of the widevariety of di5erent computer manufacturers with this $IOS" the beep codes mayvary.

    Beep Code Description

    % long" & shortIndicates a video error has occurred and the $IOS cannotinitialiAe the video screen to display any additionalinformation

    4ny other beep(s 34,problem.

    If any other correctable hardware issues" the $IOS will display a message.

    IBM BIOS beep codes$elow are I$, $IOS $eep codes that can occur. !owever" because of the widevariety of models shipping with this $IOS" the beep codes may vary.

    Beep Code Description

    Bo $eeps Bo Power" Coose 'ard" or Short.

    % Short $eep Bormal POST" computer is ok.

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    & Short $eep POST error" review screen for error code.

    'ontinuous $eep Bo Power" Coose 'ard" or Short.

    3epeating Short $eep Bo Power" Coose 'ard" or Short.

    One Cong and one Short$eep ,otherboard issue.

    One Cong and Two Short$eeps

    =ideo (,ono2':4 9isplay 'ircuitry issue.

    One Cong and Three Short$eeps.

    =ideo (#:4 9isplay 'ircuitry.

    Three Cong $eeps 0eyboard 2 0eyboard card error.

    One $eep" $lank or Incorrect9isplay

    =ideo 9isplay 'ircuitry.

    Macintosh start!p tones

    Tones #rror

    #rror Tone. (two sets of di5erent tones Problem with logic board or S'SI bus.

    Startup tone" drive spins" no video Problem with video controller.

    Powers on" no tone. Cogic board problem.

    !igh Tone" four higher tones. Problem with SI,,.

    Phoeni" BIOS beep codes$elow are the beep codes for P!O#BID $IOS E*.;< O3 +.D

    $eep 'ode 9escription 2 ?hat to 'heck

    %F%F%F* =erify 3eal ,ode.

    %F%F&F% :et 'P type.

    %F%F&F* InitialiAe system hardware.

    %F%F*F% InitialiAe chipset registers with initial POST values.

    %F%F*F& Set in POST Gag.

    %F%F*F* InitialiAe 'P registers.

    %F%F+F% InitialiAe cache to initial POST values.

    %F%F+F* InitialiAe I2O.

    %F&F%F% InitialiAe Power ,anagement.

    %F&F%F& Coad alternate registers with initial POST values.

    %F&F%F* Hump to serPatch;.

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    %F&F&F% InitialiAe keyboard controller.

    %F&F&F* $IOS 3O, checksum.

    %F&F*F% >&-+ timer initialiAation.

    %F&F*F* >&*< 9,4 controller initialiAation.

    %F&F+F% 3eset Programmable Interrupt 'ontroller.

    %F*F%F% Test 934, refresh.

    %F*F%F* Test >

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    &F&F&F% Set key click if enabled.

    &F&F&F* -/ #nable keyboard.

    &F&F*F% Test for une)pected interrupts.

    &F&F*F* 9isplay prompt Press % to enter SETUP.

    &F&F+F% Test 34, between -%& and /+;k.

    &F*F%F% Test e)panded memory.

    &F*F%F* Test e)tended memory address lines.

    &F*F&F% Hump to serPatch%.

    &F*F&F* 'ongure advanced cache registers.

    &F*F*F% #nable e)ternal and 'P caches.

    &F*F*F* 9isplay e)ternal cache siAe.

    &F*F+F% 9isplay shadow message.

    &F*F+F* 9isplay nonFdisposable segments.

    &F+F%F% 9isplay error messages.

    &F+F%F* 'heck for conguration errors.

    &F+F&F% Test realFtime clock.

    &F+F&F* 'heck for keyboard errors

    &F+F+F% Set up hardware interrupts vectors.

    &F+F+F* Test coprocessor if present.*F%F%F% 9isable onboard I2O ports.

    *F%F%F* 9etect and install e)ternal 3S&*& ports.

    *F%F&F% 9etect and install e)ternal parallel ports.

    *F%F&F* 3eFinitialiAe onboard I2O ports.

    *F%F*F% InitialiAe $IOS 9ata 4rea.

    *F%F*F* InitialiAe #)tended $IOS 9ata 4rea.

    *F%F+F% InitialiAe Goppy controller.

    *F&F%F% InitialiAe hardFdisk controller.

    *F&F%F& InitialiAe localFbus hardFdisk controller.

    *F&F%F* Hump to serPatch&.

    *F&F&F% 9isable 4&; address line.

    *F&F&F* 'lear huge #S segment register.

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    *F&F*F% Search for option 3O,s.

    *F&F*F* Shadow option 3O,s.

    *F&F+F% Set up Power ,anagement.

    *F&F+F* #nable hardware interrupts.

    *F*F%F% Set time of day.

    *F*F%F* 'heck key lock.

    *F*F*F% #rase & prompt.

    *F*F*F* Scan for & key stroke.

    *F*F+F% #nter S#TP.

    *F*F+F* 'lear inFPOST Gag.

    *F+F%F% 'heck for errors

    *F+F%F* POST doneFFprepare to boot operating system.

    *F+F&F% One beep.

    *F+F&F* 'heck password (optional.

    *F+F*F% 'lear global descriptor table.

    *F+F+F% 'lear parity checkers.

    *F+F+F* 'lear screen (optional.

    *F+F+F+ 'heck virus and backup reminders.

    +F%F%F% Try to boot with IBT %@.+F&F%F% Interrupt handler error.

    +F&F%F* nknown interrupt error.

    +F&F&F% Pending interrupt error.

    +F&F&F* InitialiAe option 3O, error.

    +F&F*F% Shutdown error.

    +F&F*F* #)tended $lock ,ove.

    +F&F+F% Shutdown %; error.

    +F*F%F* InitialiAe the chipset.

    +F*F%F+ InitialiAe refresh counter.

    +F*F&F% 'heck for orced lash.

    +F*F&F& 'heck !? status of 3O,.

    +F*F&F* $IOS 3O, is O0.

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    +F*F&F+ 9o a complete 34, test.

    +F*F*F% 9o O#, initialiAation.

    +F*F*F& InitialiAe interrupt controller.

    +F*F*F* 3ead in bootstrap code.

    +F*F*F+ InitialiAe all vectors.

    +F*F+F% $oot the lash program.

    +F*F+F& InitialiAe the boot device.

    +F*F+F* $oot code was read O0.

    COMPUTER PROB(EMS )UESTIO*S A*D CAUSE

    1+ Co,p!ter has three short beeps as it starts

    )!estion-'omputer has three short beeps as it starts.

    Ca!se-'omputer 34,(memory related issue.

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    Warnin/-Some of the below steps recommend removing physical partswithin the computer.

    ?hile in the computer it is highly recommend that you be aware of #S9(#lectro Static 9ischarge and its potential haAards.

    1. Remoe a!!e! memoryIf you6ve recently added or tried to add additional memory to the computerand have started getting these beeps. 3emove all new memory you6ve addedto the computer. If the computer works ne after removing the new memoryyou6re encountering either an incompatibility or defective new memory.

    ". Open computer an! reseat memorySometimes when the computer is moved and2or over time a memory stickcan become loose causing the computer to be unable to read the memory orget errors as it6s reading it. Try )ing this issue by opening the computerremoving each of the memory sticks you have in the computer and thenplacing them back into the computer.

    #. Swap memory locationIf reseating the memory did not resolve the issue try swapping the location ofthe memory. If you have only one stick of memory in the computer trymoving it to another slot and then boot the computer.

    If you have more than one stick of memory try removing all but one stick ofmemory and boot the computer. If this does not resolve the issue tryremoving that stick of memory and try one of the other sticks of memory.

    $. Try another computers memoryIf you have access to another computer that uses the same type of memorytry using its known good memory in your computer.

    If another computers memory works you know that you have bad memory.

    If another computers memory does not work and it is compatible with yourcomputer unfortunately your motherboardand2or the slots on themotherboard are defective causing it to be unable to properly read thememory" which means the motherboard will have to be replaced.

    %. Replace memoryIf you6ve determined or believe that the memory in y our computer is bad Isuggest that you replace it.

    + POST tro!b0eshootin/ steps+

    )!estion-

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    POST troubleshooting steps.

    Additiona0 infor,ation-This document is intended to help users who are e)periencing issues with thePOSTand may have any of the below symptoms.

    a. 'omputer beeps irregularly when the computer is turned on.

    b. 'omputer turns on but does not boot.c. Turn on the computer but doesn6t do anything.

    *ote-Bot all computers have beep codes" some of the newer computershave C#96s that light up that indicate the error or have a sound le to indicatethe error.

    Ca!se-a. This issue can be caused by any of the below situations.b. Bew hardware conGicting with old hardware.c. $ad or failing hardware device.

    d. 'onnections not connected or connected properly.e. 3ecent electrical storm that caused a surgethat damaged

    computer.f. Other hardware issue.

    Ans.er-*ote- ,ake sure your computer is turning on" if you press the powerbutton and nothing happens (no lights" no sound" no fans" etc. thenthis issue is not a BO POST but is a power related issue.

    Warnin/-Some of the below steps recommend removing physical partswithin the computer.

    ?hile in the computer it is highly recommend that you be aware of #S9(#lectrostatic 9ischarge and its potential haAards.

    1. Remoe new har!wareIf any new hardwarehas been recently added to the computer" remove thathardware to make sure it is not the cause of your issue. If after removing thenew hardware your computer works it6s likely the computer is either notcompatible with the new hardware or a system setting needs to be changedto work with the new hardware device.

    ". Remoe any !is&s or 'SB !eices

    3emove any disks" '96s" 9=96s that are in the computer and if any S$devices (ipods" drives" phones" etc are connected disconnect all of them aswell. 3eboot the computer and see if anything changes.

    #. isconnect eternal !eices3emove everything from the back of the computer e)cept the power cable.Turn on the computer and see if it beeps normally. If the computer has neverbeeped keep the monitor or display connected to see if any change occurs.

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    $. I!entify beep co!eIf you are receiving a sequence of beeps see our beep code pagefor a listingof di5erent beep codes and their e)planation and2or your motherboard orcomputer documentation. These beep codes are meant as a method ofquickly identifying what computer component is failing or bad.

    %. *hec& all fans,ake sure all fans are running in the computer. If a fan has failed (especiallythe heat sinkfan for the 'P your computer could be overheating and2ordetecting the fan failure causing the computer not to boot.

    +. *hec& all cables=erify that all the cables are properly connected at that there are no loosecables by rmly pressing in each cable.

    4ll disk drives should have a data cable and power cable connected to them.Jour power supply should have at least one cable going to the motherboard.

    ,any motherboards may also have additional cables connected to them tosupply power to the fans.

    ,. isconnect all epansion car!sIf the above recommendations still have not resolved the irregular POSTattempt to disconnect the 3iser board(if applicable and2or each of thee)pansion cards. If this resolves the issue or allows the computer to POSTconnect one card at a time until you determine what card is causing theissue.

    . isconnect all !riesIf you were unable to determine by the beep code what is failing or do nothave a beep code disconnect the I9#" S4T4" S'SI" or other data cables fromthe '9F3O," hard drive" and Goppydrive from the ,otherboard.

    If this resolves your irregular post or you now get an error message attemptto reFconnect each device one at a time to determine which device and orcable is causing the issue. In some situations it can also be simply a loosecable connection that causes the issue.

    . Remoe the R/0If you continue to receive the same problem with all the above hardwareremoved attempt to disconnect the 34,from the ,otherboardand turn onthe computer. If the computer has a di5erent beep code or if your computerwas not beeping and is now beeping turn o5 your computer and try the ne)tsuggestions. ,aking sure to turn o5 the computer each time you6re addingand removing the memory and then turning the computer back on to see ifthe suggestion resolves the issue.

    1.Re-insert the memory into the same slot.If you have more than one stick of memory remove all but one stick ofmemory" try rotating through each stick.

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    11.Try one stic& of memory in each slot.If you6re able to get the computer to boot with one or more of the sticks ofmemory it6s likely you6re dealing with some bad memory. Try to identify whichstick of memory is bad and replace it.

    If you6re able to get memory to work in one slot but not another slot. Jou6remotherboard is defective you can either workaround the issue by running thememory in a di5erent slot or replace the motherboard.

    1".Power cycle the computerIn some situations a computer may have power related issues often causedby either the power supply and2or the motherboard. To help determine if thisis the cause of your issue try turning the computer on" o5" and back on asfast as possible" making sure the computer power light goes on and o5 eachtime. In some situations you may be able to temporarily get the computer toboot.

    This should only be used as a temporary workaround if you6re able to get thisto work. Often this is good for users who may have not done a backup andneed to get the computer up one more time to copy les before starting toreplace hardware.

    1#.isconnect an! reconnect the *P'or users who are more comfortable working with the inside of their computeror who have built their computer one last recommendation before assuminghardware is bad is to reseat the 'Pby removing it and putting it back intothe computer.

    1$.Ba! motherboar!2 *P'2 R/02 an!3or power supply

    If after doing all of the above recommendations you continue to have thesame issue. nfortunately" it is likely that you have bad ,otherboard" PS"'P" and2or 34,. The ne)t step would be either to replace these componentsand2or have the computer serviced. If you plan on doing the repairs yourselfor you are a repair shop it is suggested that you replace the ,otherboardrst" 34," 'P" and then power supply in that order and2or try swappableparts from other computers.

    #+ A3 error+Iss!e-

    4&; error.

    Ca!se-Issue related to the keyboard and2or keyboard controller.

    Ans.er-#nsure the keyboard is connected to the proper port on the back of the

    computer.

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    Turn o5 the computer and disconnect the keyboard and verify there are nobent" burnt or broken pins on the keyboard connector or on the keyboardconnector on the back of the computer.

    1. Try a !i4erent &eyboar! on the computer.nfortunately" if all of the above recommendations do not resolve your issue"

    it is very likely that the motherboard may have a bad controller.

    $+ 4o. to rep0ace the CMOS batter5

    Iss!e-!ow to replace the ',OS battery.

    Ca!se-Cike any battery the computer ',OSbattery can fail or lose its charge.

    Ans.er-If your computer is losing its time or date settings" or you are receiving amessage CMOS Read Error" CMOS chec6s!, error" or CMOS Batter5%ai0!re" rst attempt to leave the computer on for &+ hours. In some casesthis can charge the battery and resolve your issue. This often resolves ',OSbattery related issues when a computer has been left o5 for several months.If this does not resolve your issue follow the below steps.

    1. 5rite !own all system settin6s#nsure that the information within your ',OS" if not already lost" is writtendown. If you6re getting a ',OS error message or your time is not being savedyour settings are already lost.

    ". 7ocate your *0OS batteryOpen the computer case and nd the battery on the computer motherboard"verify that it will be accessible and that it can be removed. ,ost computerstoday use a coin cell ',OS battery as shown in the image to the right.

    If you are unable to locate your ',OS battery you will need to refer to yourmotherboard or computer documentation and2or contact your computermanufacturerfor additional assistance in locating it.

    #. Obtain battery informationnfortunately" most manufacturers will not list the e)act type and model ofyour ',OS batteryK therefore" once you have located the battery" write down

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    all information about the battery (=oltage" chemistry" wiring" and packaging.If possible" remove the battery and take it to the location you plan onpurchasing a new battery from.

    $. Remoin6 the batteryCa!tion-?hile in the computer make sure you6re aware of #S9 (#lectro

    Static 9ischarge" your computer is o5" and that you6re properly groundingyourself. #specially before removing the battery.

    If you6re computer is using a coin cell battery similar to the above e)amplepicture. 3emoving the battery is relatively simple. Simply use your ngers tograb on the edge of the battery and pull it up and out of the container holdingit. Some motherboards have a clip holding the battery down. If your computerhas this clip you may need to use one had to move the clip up and the otherhand to pull the battery out.

    nfortunately" not all ',OS batteries are removableK some manufactures willonly allow a replacement battery to be added. If you6re not using a coin cell

    battery and are not able to determine how to remove it refer to yourmotherboard or computer documentation and2or contact your computermanufacturerfor additional assistance in removing the battery or how toinsert a new replacement battery.

    sers with computers that do not have removable batteries only options toinstall a new battery will most likely also need to set a7umperwhen addingthe new battery into their computer.

    %. Insert the new batteryOnce you have purchased a new battery" remove the old battery (asinstructed above and replace it with the new battery.

    +. 8nter *0OS aluesOnce the battery is replaced turn on the computer and enter all values backinto ',OS or set the values back to the default settings.

    4fter the values have all been entered make sure to save the settings beforee)iting. ,any ',OS setups allow you to press a key (such as %; to savevalues and e)it all in one action.

    If after following all the above steps you continue to e)perience the sameerror when your computer starts and2or your computer is still unable to keepthe stored values it6s likely that you6re e)periencing a more serious issues.,ost likely causes are bad power supplyor bad motherboard.

    &+ *o po.er or co,p!ter does not t!rn on+

    Iss!e-Bo power or computer does not turn on.

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    Ca!se-Bo power from the computer can be caused by any of the below

    possibilities.'onnections not connected properly.ThirdFparty hardware.$ad power cable.Incorrect power supply.$ad battery.$ad power supply" power button" and2or power board or inverter.

    Ans.er-If you are uncertain if the computer is turning on or not" this can be easilychecked by locating any fans in the computer or visible from the outside ofthe computer. If these fans are spinning" the computer is receiving power andthis document may not apply to your issue.

    1. *onnections not connecte! properly=erify that the power connection is connected properly to the wall and theback of the computer. If the connections appear to be connected properly"attempt to disconnect and reconnection both ends of the cable.

    If you have a power strip (surge protector or switch used to turn everythingon at once" temporarily disconnect the computer from that switch andconnect that cable directly to the wall. This will help verify that the strip orswitch is not bad.

    =erify that the outlet works by connecting a di5erent component to thatswitch.

    ". Thir!-party har!wareIf additional hardware has been recently added to the computer it isrecommend that you temporarily disconnect that device or devices from thecomputer to verify they are not preventing your computer from turning on.

    *ote-If the computer was working ne before you added the new hardware"removing the thirdFparty hardware did not resolve the issue" and thecomputer is notbeeping but isturning on.

    #. Ba! Power cable=erify that the cable supplying your computer is not bad or damaged by usinganother power cable. If you have a standard '3T monitor" this cable can beused in place of the computer power cable.

    If you have a portable computer or laptop" when the cables are plugged intothe laptop you should see a power light or battery charge light. If this light isseen" this is a good indication that the power cable is good.

    $. Incorrect power supplyIf you are building your own computer or if the computer has never turned onsince you purchased it" it is possible you are using a power supply that does

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    not supply enough power and2or the incorrect type of power supply. =erifyyour power supply meets the requirements of your motherboard andprocessor.%. Ba! batteryIf your computer is a laptop or portable computer that utiliAes a battery formobility it is possible that the battery may be causing your issue.

    If your computer powers on when the cable is connected to the portablecomputer but not when it is disconnected" we recommend you purchase anew battery.

    If your computer does not power on when the battery is connected and whenthe power cable 2 charger cable is connected" try removing the battery andseeing if the computer can power on with only the power cable connected. Ifno power is still received" skip to the nal section.

    +. Ba! Power Supply2 power button2 an!3or power boar! or inerterIf" after following the above sections" your computer still receives no power" it

    is likely that a hardware component in the computer has failed. It is mostlikely that the power supply has failed. If you do not plan on replacing thepower supply yourself or if you have a portable computer" we recommendhaving the computer serviced by your computer manufacturer or a localcomputer repair shop.

    If you have a desktop computer and plan on trying to repair the computeryourself" we recommend you replace the components in your computer in thebelow order.

    irst open the computer and verify the power connections. Jou may also wishto consider disconnecting the main power cable and reconnecting the powercable to make sure it has not become loose. 4lso verify the power buttoncable is correctly connected to the ,otherboard.

    ,. Replace the power supply with a new power supply.3eplace the motherboard.

    '+ e5board error at boot+

    Iss!e-0eyboard error at boot.

    Ca!se-4n error with the keyboard can be caused by any of the below

    possibilities.0eyboard is not connected properly.Stuck key$ad keyboard$ad PS2& or 4T port

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    Ans.er-

    1. 9eyboar! is not connecte! properly=erify that the keyboard is connected properly to the computer by turning o5

    your computer and then disconnecting and reconnecting the keyboard to thecomputer.

    ". Stuc& &ey#nsure that there are no stuck keys on the keyboard. If all keys appear to beok and you have a standard desktop computer with keyboard" attempt to turnkeyboard over and gently hit the back of the keyboard to loosen any dirt orhair that may be stuck in the keyboard.

    #. Ba! &eyboar!Try another keyboard on the computer to verify that the keyboard has not

    gone bad.

    $. Ba! PS3" or /T portIf all of the above solutions are not able to resolve your issue it is likely thatthe port on the back of the computer may be bad and the motherboard or I2Oboard may need to be replaced.

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