How to Identify the Computer Problem using BIOS Beep Codes

How to Identify the Computer Problem using BIOS Beep Codes?

Troubleshooting Computer RAM Issues

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting memory using various methods can solve the memory problems.

Following are the troubleshooting methods:

Using BIOS Beep Codes

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Using the BIOS Beep Codes

The BIOS program does the Power on Self-Test (POST) testing as the system tums on. This testing is done to ensure that the system is working properly. If the computer fails to start, a long beep is generated. This beep indicates that there is a requirement to check the BIOS of the motherboard for errors.

Using the Award BIOS Beep Codes

Award is a BIOS developer. If the computer boots up with one short beep, then the computer is working fine. If more than one beep occurs then there is some error The following beeps that should be taken care are:

A.  1 Long Beep — Shows the memory problem

B. 1 Long Beep and 2 Short Beeps — Signifies failure of the DRAM parity

C. 1 Long Beep and 3 Short Beeps — Signifies video error

D. Continuous Beep — Signifies failure in memory or video memory 

The AMI BIOS Beep Codes

AMI BIOS is another type of BIOS used by motherboard manufacturers. BIOS indicate the beeps those occur during POST. Some of the faulty beeps are:

A. One Beep Tone — Indicates the failure in refreshing the DRAM

B. Two Beep Tone — Indicates the failure in DRAM parity

C. Three Beep Tone — Indicates the failure in Base 64K RAM

D. 8 Beep Tone — Indicates an error in the read and write procedure of the display memory

E. 9 Beep Tone Indicates an error in the checksum of the ROM BIOS

F. 11 Beep Tone — Indicates an error in the cache memory

G. Continuous Beep Tone — Indicates the failure in memory or video memory

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