User`s guide

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XE210 User’s Guide
BIOS POST Beep Codes
The table below lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the
BIOS uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. Please note that not all
error conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.
Table 11. POST Error Beep Codes
Number of
Beeps
Reason for Beeps and Action to Take
1, 2, or 3 Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good
modules.
4 - 7 or 9 - 11 Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Remove all add-
in cards and re-start the system. If the error still occurs, contact your
system manufacturer. If the beep codes are not generated after the add-in
cards are removed, insert the cards one at a time, booting the system
between each card addition, until the beeps again occur to reveal the
malfunctioning card.
8 Replace or reseat the system video add-in card. If on-board video is being
used, the server board may be faulty.