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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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