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What BIOS Self-Test beeps mean - ideaPad laptops/desktops

Description

This article is a general introduction to what BIOS Self-Test beeps mean.

Affected Brands

All ideaPad Laptops/Desktops

Solution

Beep code

Description

1 short

Normal system bootup

1 short -1 short -1 short

System initialization failure

1 short -1 short -2 short

MB error

1 short -1 short -3 short

Invalid CMOS or battery

1 short -1 short -4 short

ROM BIOS check error

1 short -2 short -1 short

System clock error

1 short -2 short -2 short

DMA Initialization failure

1 short -2 short -3 short

DMA page register error

1 short -3 short -1 short

RAM refresh error

1 short -3 short -2 short

Basic RAM error

1 short -3 short -3 short

Basic RAM error

1 short -4 short -1 short

Basic RAM address wire error

1 short -4 short -2 short

Basic RAM check error

1 short -4 short -3 short

EKSA sequence control error

1 short -4 short -4 short

ELSA NMI error

2 short -1 short -1 short

First 64KB basic RAM error

3 short -1 short -1 short

Auxiliary DMA register error

3 short -1 short -2 short

Main DMA register error

3 short -1 short -3 short

Main interrupt handling register error

3 short -1 short -4 short

Auxiliary interrupt handling register error

3 short -2 short -4 short

Keyboard controller error

3 short -3 short -4 short

Video RAM error

3 short -4 short -2 short

Display error

3 short -4 short -3 short

Invisible ROM

4 short -2 short -1 short

Clock error

4 short -2 short -2 short

Shut down error

4 short -2 short -3 short

A20 gate error

4 short -2 short -4 short

Protected mode interrupt error

4 short -3 short -1 short

RAM error

4 short -3 short -3 short

Clock 2 error

4 short -3 short -4 short

Clock error

4 short -4 short -1 short

Serial port error

4 short -4 short -2 short

Parallel port error

4 short -4 short -3 short

digit coprocessor error

What does AMI BIOS Self-Test beep mean?

Beep code

Description

1 short

RAM refresh failure, RAM on MB refresh circuitry failure, replace the memory bar.

2 short

Parity error, the first 64KB memory chip encounters parity failure. In CMOS settings, set memory ECC check to "DISABLED" and the problem is resolved. However, it is better to replace the memory.

3 short

Basic 64KB memory failure. Memory chip check fails and replace memory.

4 short

Clock error, timer on the system board does not work.

5 short

CPU failure, CPU on the system board encounters failure.

6 Short

A20 gate failure, keyboard controller contains A20 gate switch failure.

7 short

CPU exception interrupt error, CPU on MB generates an exception interrupt and cannot switch to protected mode.

8 short

Display memory error, no display on graphics or display memory error, change graphics or video memory.

9 short

ROM check failure, ROM check value is not identical with the one recorded in BIOS.

10 short

CMOS register read-write error, SHUTDOWN register in CMOS RAM failure.

11 short

CACHEerror-the outer CHCHE damage, indicates that external CACHE failure.

1 long -3 short

Memory error, memory corruption, replace the memory.

1 long -8 short

Display test error, data cable of monitor is not securely plugged in or the graphics is not properly attached.

What does Award BIOS Self-Test beep mean?

Beep code

Description

1 short

Normal system bootup

2 short

Common error, set CMOS parameters and re-set the improper options

1 long -2 short

RAM or MB error, replace RAM or MB

1 long-2 short

Monitor or graphics error

1 long-3 short

Keyboard controller error, check MB

1 long-9 short

MB FLASH ROM or EPROM error,BIOS corruption, replace FLASH ROM

Continuously long beeps:

Memory bar is not plugged in or damaged. Re-plug or replace memory bar

Beeps continuously

Connect correctly and check all the plugs of power supply, monitor and graphics and make sure they are securely connected

Repeated short beeps

Power issue

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Document ID:HT062270
Original Publish Date:09/20/2016
Last Modified Date:12/30/2019