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Intel Beep Codes

High/Low beeps – Thermal Error:

* CPU thermal trip check that the processor heatsink/fan is properly installed.

* Check that the thermal interface material is sufficient and is spread evenly.

2 beeps – Parity Error:

* Then the BIOS can boot. No video detected. If using an add-in graphics card, reseat the card. 

* Make sure a compatible processor is installed.

3 beeps – Base 64 K memory failure:

* Reseat the memory.

* Make sure that the contacts on the memory and the socket are clean.

* Try removing one bank of memory modules at a time. Note: Some systems might need to have a memory module in Bank 0.

* Try using RAM chips from the same manufacturer with the same part number and speed.

* Check for a faulty memory module by trying the memory in a known good system.

* Try known good memory in the system.

* Check the power supply and check for power fluctuations.

* Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 4 beeps indicating a timer not operational:

* Check for foreign objects such as screws that may ground the motherboard and make sure that screws that hold the motherboard are not too tight.

* Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 5 beeps indicating a processor error:

* Check for foreign objects such as screws that may ground the motherboard and make sure the screws that hold the motherboard are not too tight.

* Make sure the processor is seated properly.

* Swap the processor.

* Remove the motherboard and reinstall it.

* If the problem still persists, swap the motherboard.

You are getting 6 beeps indicating 8042 – gate A20 failure:

* Check for foreign objects such as screws that may ground the motherboard and make sure the screws that hold the motherboard are not too tight.

* Try reseating the keyboard controller chip (if possible).

* Swap the keyboard.

* Swap the processor.

You are getting 7 beeps indicating processor exception interrupt error:

* Make sure the processor is seated properly.

* Swap the processor.

* Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 8 beeps indicating display memory read/write failure:

* Make sure that you have a video card on your system.

* If possible, swap the memory on the video card.

* Swap the video card.

* Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 9 beeps indicating ROM checksum error:

* If possible, try reseating the System ROM BIOS chip.

* If possible, try reflashing the System ROM BIOS.

* Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 10 beeps indicating CMOS shutdown register read/write error:

* Swap the motherboard

You are getting 11 beeps indicating cache memory bad:

* Make sure the system is configured properly (CMOS Setup Program and jumpers on the motherboard) for the RAM cache.

* If possible, replace the RAM cache.

* Swap the processor

* Swap the motherboard