| Beep Code | Description | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Short Beep | DRAM Refresh Failure | RAM is most probably damaged and Needs Replacement |
| 2 Short Beep | Parity Error | Disable the Memory ECC in CMOS Setting. Also, It is not recommended as the ECC Check ensures the stability of the computer |
| 3 Short Beep | Base 64K (First Bank) Memory Failure | RAM Module needs Replacement |
| 4 Short Beep | System Timer Failure | Repair or replace the motherboard |
| 5 Short Beep | Processor Error | CPU Needs Replacement but there is also a possibility of CPU Socket Problem. Further, the motherboard can also be faulty. |
| 6 Short Beep | Keyboard Controller Gate A20 Failure | Plug the Keyboard. If still error occurs then try a good keyboard otherwise there is a problem with Keyboard Control Chip or related parts. |
| 7 Short Beep | Virtual Mode Processor Exception Interrupt Error | Most probably, it is the motherboard’s fault so go for its repair or replacement. |
| 8 Short Beep | Display Memory Read/Write Error | GPU’s Memory Chip is damaged. If it is pluggable, then finding and replacing the bad chip will remove the problem. Otherwise, the GPU needs to be repaired or replaced. |
| 9 Short Beep | ROM Checksum Error | Try to change to a good BIOS of same type. If the problem is with BIOS, then recover it by rewriting or even hot swapping will also work. |
| 10 Short Beep | CMOS Shutdown Register Read/Write Error | Replace CMOS battery, or repair motherboard |
| 11 Short Beep | Cache Error/L2 Cache Bad | Go to repair shop |
| 1 Long and 3 Short Beeps | Conventional/Extended Memory Failure | The motherboard memory is faulty and needs to be repaired. |
| 1 Long and 8 Short Beeps | Display/Retrace Test Failed | Video Card is faulty. Reseating or Moving it to another slot can help. |
