BIOS Beep Codes and Solutions

When a system is first powered on, the system runs a POST. If error are encountered during the POST, you usually see a text error message displayed on screen. Errors that occur very early in the POST may occur before the video card is initialized. These types of errors can not be displayed, so the system uses a series of beeps for communicating the error messages. the system pauses if any of the hardware connected to the system is not functioning properly.

Below are AMI BIOS beep codes and Description with Solutions:

1 short beep	DRAM refresh failure	Clean the memory contacts and  reinstall it
2 short beep	Memory parity circuit failure	Clean the memory contacts and  reinstall it
3 short beep	Base 64K RAM failure	Clean the memory contacts and  reinstall it
4 short beep	System timer failure	Chcek the motherboard installation  for any loose contacts
5 short beep	Processor failure	Check the processor and hear sink are properly installed OR check the  Motherboard
6 short beep	Keyboard controller Gate A7 error	Check or replace the keyboard or  replace the motherboard and  processor
7 short beep	Processor virtual mode exception error	Check the processor and hear sink  are properly installed OR check the Motherboard
8 short beep	Display memory Read/Write test failure	Check the display card is properly  installed or replace the display card
9 short beep	ROM BIOS checksum failure	Reflash or replace the ROM BIOS  chip OR replace the motherboard
10 short beep	CMOS shutdown Read/Write error	Replace CMOS battery or replace  the motherboard
11 short beep	Cache memory error	Check the cache settings in BIOS setup or replace the motherboard
1 Long 3 Short	Conventional/Extended memory failure	Clean the memory contacts and reinstall it
1 Long 8 Shot	Display/Retrace test failed	Check the display card is properly  installed or replace the display card