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In some cases, your system may display a message that the Phoenix Award BIOS is not beeping. This error can be caused by a number of reasons. Assign BIOS beep codes Indicates that a video error has occurred and the BIOS does not initialize the video display just to display additional information. 1 long beep, 3 limited beeps. Defective video card (reinsert the video card) or video device. Repetitive high frequency beeps when the PC is turned on.
The absence of a beep usually indicates a power outage. When the computer is not getting enough power or the flow of utility programs is often interrupted due to such problems in the system. So make sure the cables and power can determine if they are working properly. Try unplugging the cables and UPS while the computer is running.
AMI BIOS Beep Codes
- 1 beep – memory update error (check memory)
- 2 beeps – memory parity error in first 64KB (check memory depletion)
- 3 beeps – memory read / write error compared to first 64KB (check memory block)
- 4 beeps – motherboard timer not working (motherboard can be replaced)
- 5 beeps – processor error (processor may need to be replaced)
- 6 beeps – Gate A20 controller / keyboard error (motherboard replacement is possible)
- 7 beeps – exceptional processor error, interruption (processor may need to be replaced)
- 8 beeps – display read / write memory error (re-insert or replace the video card)
- 9 beeps – ROM checksum error (replace(See Talitre BIOS or motherboard)
- 10 beeps – CMOS off Read / write error (motherboard can be replaced)
- 11 rings – bad cache memory – test failed (replace cache)
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
Phoenix BIOS beep codes were a series of beeps separated by a pause, for example:
beep — beep beep — beep — beep beep usually 1-2-1-2
- 1-1-4-1 – cache error (level 2)
- 1-2-2-3 – BIOS ROM checksum
- 1-3-1-1 – DRAM Upgrade Test
- 1-3-1-3 – Keyboard Controller Test
- 1-3-4-1 – RAM error relative to address bar xxxx (check memory)
- 1-3-4-3 – RAM error with data xxxx low byte of the memory bus
- 1-4-1-1 – RAM error on data blocks xxxx of the high byte of the mass storage device bus
- 2-1-2-3 – ROM Copyright Notice
- 2-2-3-1 – Check for unexpected interruptions
BIOS AWARD Error Codes
- one long beep and 3 short beeps – video problem (re-insert or replace the video card).
- two short rings – non-fatal error (reinstall RAM, check friendcomponents)
For more information on BIOS beep or numeric codes, see the manufacturer’s website:
- AMI BIOS
- Phoenix / BIOS Award
Putting together a refurbished PC or installing new hardware will probably be pretty easy until something goes wrong.
When the computer first turns on or restarts, it runs a fantastic diagnostic test called POST (Power On Test) by itself. To test all PC components, this POST program sends a preset to each device and thus runs a built-in self test for each headset.
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POST will be a two-step process, first checking all major components, including but not limited to the system clock, processor, RAM, keyboard controller assembly, and flash card.
If the device fails the first part of the POST, the BIOS should be able to send a series of beeps to the (internal) PC speaker to alert the PC user of an apparent problem. These beeps are known to enable the user to diagnoseTake any problematic component.
If all goes well, your computer will boot straight into Windows without any problems, but every motherboard / BIOS manufacturer has most of their own beep codes that experts say will already tell you if any hardware fails. (However, if your motherboard is in the middle, all bets are excluded.)
After the video is actually tested, the BIOS will display successfully. You should see the errors you encounter on every screen. If that fails, the message will be either a numeric code or a corresponding text message.
If POST has recently been successfully completed, the computer will emit a short beep to simply inform the user that everything is OK.
Below are some common AMI and Phoenix BIOS beeps.
PhoenixBIOS is BIOS from Phoenix Technologies. Most modern motherboard manufacturers have integrated PhoenixBIOS from Phoenix Technologies into their systems.
Several traditions of the PhoenixBIOS system implementation can be found in many popular motherboards. The beep codes in Phoenix-based BIOS may be exactly the same as some of the actual Phoenix beep codes listed below, or may be different. Be sure to check your motherboard manual, which might be safe.