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POST ( BIOS ) Beep Codes
List of POST (Power On Self-Test) beep codes as per
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Computer Science
Not Applicable
07/20/2010

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One Beep
Definition
Normal Post No Errors
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Two Beeps
Definition
Numbered Post Error displayed on screen
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Two Beeps Followed by Three, Four or Five Beeps
Definition
First 64k of RAM has errors
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Three Beeps followed by Three, Four, or Five Beeps
Definition
Keyboard controller or video controller failed (most likely embedded on the motherboard)
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Four Beeps followed by Two, Three, or Four Beeps
Definition
Problem with serial or parallel ports or system timer, probably means motherboard will have to be replaced
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Continuous beeps
Definition
Problem with power supply which may need replacement. Can also mean something is holding down a key on the keyboard.
Term
Siren Sound
Definition
Processor has overheated. Check the heat sink.
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No Beeps
Definition
Problem with the Power supply, CPU or motherboard. One or the other is not connected properly or may need replacement.
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