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BIOS Audible Error Warning and Meaning of the POST Messages and Solutions
You have collected your computer or made any technical intervention to your computer. But the computer doesnt turn on. In this article, we will talk about POST (Power-on self test) warnings/errors with voice error messages that are meaningless to everyone first. When you press the button during a normal boot process, all components of the computer are powered first, your graphic card immediately advertises itself and you come to the POST screen. Here your motherboard undergoes a small test in the mood of Lets see whats on me. It gives you some information such as the speed of your processor, the amount of ram on the screen. A table appears on the screen just before the operating system starts loading (if you think Im fast enough, you can watch as much as you want by pressing Pause button). In this table, you can roughly see the results of POST process. But what if a normal boot doesnt happen?
You will receive either voice or POST error messages for any errors that prevent the computer from starting. There is no point of being optimistic. I wont hedge. Audible error messages are often fatal and POST messages are usually a warning. I say usually because a voice line message indicating the graphic card malfunction may also occur if your graphics card is dislodged.
Audible Error Messages Meanings of the Error
1. Continuous Sound >>> Power Supply Failure
2. Many short beeps >>> Motherboard failure
3. 1 long beep >>> Memory refr3sh error
4. 1 long 1 short beep >>> Motherboard or BIOS chip failure
5. 1 long 2 short beeps >>> Video card failure (It is usually sourced from the DIP switch on older cards)
6. 1 long three beeps >>> Video card failure
7. 2 long 1 short beep >>> Video card failure (RAMDAC sourced (?))
8. 2 short beeps >>> Memory parity failure
9. 3 short beeps >>> Error in the first 64k of memory
10. 4 short beeps >>> Timer error
11. 5 short beeps >>> CPU error
12. 6 short beeps >>> Keyboard processor error
13. 7 short beeps >>> CPU error
14. 8 short beeps >>> Read/write error in video card memory
15. 9 short beeps >>> BIOS ROM error
16. 10 short beeps >>> CMOS read/write error
17. 11 short beeps Buffer Memory Error
How to Solve these Problems
For the 1. Error: Check your power supplys connections and give it another try. If the problem persist, you will need a new power supply soon.
For the 2, 4, 10, 12, 15 and 16 Numbered Errors: Remove all cards, processor and RAM and then reinstall them. First, try to start the computer with as few components as possible. For 4, 15 and 16 numbered errors, press gently on the BIOS chip to make sure it fits properly. If nothing has changed, get a new BIOS chip. If not, then you will need to buy a new motherboard so your BIOS chip will be changed automatically.
For the 3, 8 and 9 Numbered Errors: First make sure that your RAMs are properly seated and that there is no foreign matter between them and the slots. If you are using more than one memory module try different combinations. If the errors still persists, you can find out which ones are the problem by trying your memory one by one.
For the 5, 6 and 7 Numbered Errors: Make sure your video card is properly seated and the monitor is properly connected. If the problem persists, try starting the computer with another graphic card. If you get a result, congratulations you will need a brand new graphics card very soon. Almost all of the voice error messages you will receive about graphics cards will be number 6. For this reason, you should get used to the sound of diii di dit dit already.
For the 11, 13 and 17 Numbered Errors: Make sure your processor is properly installed. If possible try another processor, if you dont get any results, suspect your motherboard, especially for error 17.
POST Messages
They are generally descriptive, understandable in a few words (with a little English). But its inevitable to take it seriously enough to annoy. These messages may vary depending on the motherboard, BIOS, hardware installed and chipset. However, the following are the solutions that can be implemented with a few major error messages.
BIOS ROM checksum error System halted: Indicates an error in the BIOS chip. There may be a physical error in the chip or a malfunction in the BIOS software. Update your system with a new BIOS, if the problem persists, you will need a new BIOS chip.
CMOS battery failed: Your BIOS battery is dead or running low. You can determine the type of battery and get a new one from the nearest watchmaker.
CMOS checksum error Defaults loaded: There is problem with your BIOS settings for any reason (probably because of the BIOS battery thats running out). Installing default settings prevents damage to your system.
Floppy disk(s) fail: The floppy drive(s) installed in your system dont match the floppy drive settings in the BIOS. Check the connections of your floppy drive and correct if the settings in the BIOS are incorrect. If the problem persists, there is a possible physical failure in your floppy drive.
Keyboard error or no keyboard present: Perhaps the most encountered POST message. This message usually continues as Press F1 to continue. You can get rid of the error by pressing the F1 key of the keyboard that you dont have or you can proceed by installing a new keyboard.
Memory test fail: Perhaps the most annoying of the POST messages. It can be caused by a problem in your memory settings in the BIOS or it can be caused by a partial (partial = in a certain part) failure in your memory modules. If you are sure of your settings, try restarting your system with another memory.
Hard Disk(s) Fail: The current disk(s) in your system and the disk settings specified in the BIOS dont match. Set the disk settings automatic from the BIOS and check the master/slave settings. If the problem persists, a physical corruption in your disk drive is likely.
Source: https://www.turkhackteam.org/bilgisayar-donanimi/1807267-bios-hatalari-ve-anlamlari-darkhawk06.html
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