Installation Manual

Appendix A: BIOS Codes
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Appendix A
BIOS Codes
BIOS Error POST (Beep) Codes
During the POST (Power-On Self-Test) routines, which are performed upon each system
boot, errors may occur.
Non-fatal errors are those which, in most cases, allow the system to continue to boot. These
error messages normally appear on the screen.
Fatal errors will not allow the system to continue with bootup. If a fatal error occurs, you
should consult with your system manufacturer for possible repairs.
These fatal errors are usually communicated through a series of audible beeps. The numbers
on the fatal error list correspond to the number of beeps for the corresponding error.
BIOS Beep (POST) Codes
Beep Code Error Message Description
1 beep Refresh Ready to boot
5 short, 1 long Memory error No memory detected in system
5 beeps No con-in or con-out devices
Con-in includes USB or PS/2 keyboard, PCI or serial
console redirection, and IPMI KVM or SOL.
Con-out includes the video controller, PCI or serial
console redirection, and IPMI SOL
1 beep per device Refresh 1 beep for each USB device detected
IPMI Error Codes
Beep Code Error Message Description
1 long continuous System OH System overheat condition