Wednesday 13 July 2011

Beep Sounds and Solutions

Count:One beep :RAM failure
Problem:Mother board problem or failed RAM
Solution:Troubleshoot motherboard and/or the RAM

Two Beeps:Parity circuit failure
Problem:Mother board problem or failed RAM
Solution:Troubleshoot motherboard and/or the RAM

Three Beeps:Base 64K RAM failure
Problem:There is failure with in the first 64k memory
Solution:Troubleshoot motherboard and/or the RAM

Four Beeps:System Timer failure
Problem:One or more of the system timers on the motherboard has failed; usually indicates motherboard failure
Solution:Troubleshoot motherboard. You may need to replace it.

Five Beeps:Processor failure
Problem:The processor is generating an error condition. This does not mean that the processor is not working-with a dead processor, the computer won't boot at all.
Solution:Check if the processor is overheating, and whether it is set correctly on the motherboard. Troubleshoot the motherboard.

Six Beeps:Keyboard controller or gate A20 failure
Problem:Keyboard, keyboard controller or motherboard error
Solution:Check if the key board is connected properly. Use another keyboard to see if the problem persists. If it does, look for the keyboard controller chip on the motherboard and see if it is seated properly and that it is not damaged. If the problem continues troubleshoot the motherboard.

Seven Beeps:Virtual mode exception error
Problem:This error is reported when testing the processor's virtual mode
Solution:Troubleshoot the motherboard/processor. Verify that jumpers are properly configured.

Eight Beeps:Display memory read/write failure
Problem :The BIOS is not able to read/write the display card's memory
Solution:Troubleshoot the motherboard and/or display card

Nine Beeps:BIOS' ROM checksum failure
Problem :The BIOS CMOS chip is most likely defective. May also be a problem with the motherboard.
Solution:The CMOS chip can be replaced, but replacing the motherboard is simpler and more cost effective

Ten Beeps:CMOS shutdown register read/write error
Problem:A motherboard component is creating an error when interacting with the CMOS
Solution:Troubleshoot the motherboard and verify that all components are properly setup and configured

11 Beeps:Cache Memory error
Problem:There is problem with 1.2 cache
Solution:Verify that 1.2 cache chip is inserted correctly. Verify that all connections inside the PC are correct. Replace the cache module if the problem persists

Continuous Beeps:Video/Memory Problem
Problem:A Problem with the RAM, display card or motherboard.
Solution: Troubleshoot the RAM first, followed by the display card and then the motherboard.

Other Beeps:Check motherboard manual
Problem:Check the mother board manual or the vendor's web site for more information. Treat it as a motherboard problem
Solution:Troubleshoot the motherboard.

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