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AWARD BIOS beep codes - beep codes for troubleshooting


AWARD BIOS beep codes
Beep codes are code sounds that occur in the CPU when you start up the system; incase there is a problem. The various beep codes can be used as an aid to troubleshooting.
Below are Award BIOS Beep codes that can occur.
Note: Because of the wide variety of different computer manufacturers with this BIOS, the beep codes may vary.
Beep Code
Description
1 long, 2 short
Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information
Any other beep(s)
RAM problem.
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