Troubleshooting After a Beep
After a beep code has been recognized, there are a few things to do for troubleshoot the error. The following table suggests some solutions. Keep in mind and troubleshoot the problems.| Problem | Solution |
RAM refresh failure Parity error RAM bit error Base 64-KB error |
Reset and clean the RAM chips. Replace individual memory chips until the problem is corrected. |
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(Keyboard chip)Gate A20 error |
Reset and clean keyboard chip, Check operating system. Replace keyboard. Replace motherboard. |
BIOS check-sum error |
Reset ROM chip, Replace BIOS chip. |
| Video errors | Reset video card, Replace video card. |
| Cache memory error | Reset and clean cache chips, Verify cache jumper settings are correct, Replace cache chips. |
Any other problems |
Reset expansion cards, Clean motherboard, Replace motherboard. |
For other problems see your motherboard manufacturers guides
