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Appendix A
A. BIOS Error Codes
During Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines, which are performed each time the system is
powered on, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue the boot-up process.
The error messages normally appear on the screen.
Fatal errors are those which will not allow the system to continue the boot-up procedure. If a fatal
error occurs, you should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers on
the fatal error list (see Table A-1) correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error.
Table A-1 BIOS Error Codes
Beep Code Error Message Description
1 beep Refresh Circuits have been reset.(Ready to power up)
5 short beeps + 1 long beep Memory error No memory detected in the system
1 long beep +8 short beeps Display error Video error - adapter missing or with faulty
memory