BIOS Error Beeps (Aptiva 2174 - SL-A)
Note: To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS POST error beeps in left column.
If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure.
If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed in right column
is the most likely cause.
Beeps
Error
Action/FRU
1
Refresh Failure
See Flash (BIOS) Update Procedure
System board
2
Parity Error
Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets
properly, then reboot the system.
Memory module. See the Step 005 of Memory
to replace memory module.
System board
3
Base 64 MB Memory
FailureInsert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets
properly, then reboot the system.
Memory module. See the Step 005 of Memory
to replace memory module.
System board
4
Time not operational
Check CPU speed and system board DIP switches
System battery
5
Process Error
CPU
System board
6
8042-Gate
A20 FailureSee BIOS Setup Utility
7
Processor Exception
Interrupt ErrorCPU
System board
8
Display Memory
Read/ Write ErrorInsert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets properly,
then reboot the system.
Memory module. See the Step 005 of Memory
to replace memory module.
Video adapter card
System board
9
ROM Checksum Error
Enter BIOS Setup and load the default setting.
CMOS battery
System board
10
CMOS shutdown
Register
Read/Write ErrorEnter BIOS Setup and load the default setting.
CMOS battery
System board
11
Cache Memory Bad
Do not Enable CacheCPU
System board
Note: Do not press <Ctrl><Alt><Shift><+> to enable
cache.
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