Chapter 4
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Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps
Description
1,3
Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules.
6,7
Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system
manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the
possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Remove all expansion
cards except the video adapter.
q
If beep codes are generated when all other expansion cards are
absent,
consult your system manufacturer’s technical support.
q
If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are
absent, one of the add-in cards is causing the malfunction. Insert the cards back
into the system one at a time until the problem happens again. This will reveal
the malfunctioning card.
8
If the system video adapter is an add-in card, replace or reseat the video adapter. If
the video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty.
Summary of Contents for Aspire X3812
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