Uefi bios sound errors. AMI BIOS - beeps (error codes)

Below are the beep values ​​for some motherboards.

Award BIOS

— No signals — The power supply is faulty or not connected to the motherboard.

— Continuous signal — The power supply is faulty. Needs replacement.

— 1 short signal — No errors detected. Typical behavior of a working computer - the computer boots normally.

— 2 short beeps — Minor errors detected. A prompt appears on the monitor screen to enter the CMOS Setup Utility program to correct the situation. Check that the cables are securely fastened in the hard drive and motherboard connectors.

— 3 long beeps — Keyboard controller error. Restart your computer. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

— 1 long + 1 short beeps — RAM problems detected. Check that the memory modules are installed correctly. Or replace with other memory modules.

1 long + 2 short beeps - Problem with the video card - the most common malfunction. It is recommended to remove the board and reinsert it. Also check the connection to the monitor's video card.

1 long + 3 short beeps - Keyboard initialization error. Check the connection between the keyboard and the connector on the motherboard.

1 long + 9 short signals - Error when reading data from the permanent memory chip. Reboot the computer or reflash the contents of the chip (if this mode is supported).

1 long repeating beep - Incorrect installation of memory modules. Try pulling them out and putting them in again.

1 short repeating signal - Problems with the power supply. Try to remove any dust that has accumulated in it.

AMI BIOS

No signals - The power supply is faulty or not connected to the motherboard.

1 short beep - No errors detected. The computer is ready to use.

2 short beeps - RAM parity error. Restart your computer. Check the installation of memory modules. Memory modules may need to be replaced.

3 short beeps - Error during operation of the main memory (first 64 KB). Restart your computer. Check the installation of memory modules in the slots. Memory modules may need to be replaced.

4 short beeps - The system timer is faulty. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

5 short beeps - The central processor is faulty. The processor may need to be replaced.

6 short beeps - The keyboard controller is faulty. Check the quality of the connection between the latter and the connector on the motherboard. Try replacing the keyboard. If this does not help, then the motherboard may need to be replaced.

7 short beeps - The motherboard is faulty.

8 short beeps - Problems with the video card.

9 short beeps - Checksum error on the contents of the BIOS chip. A corresponding message may appear on the monitor screen. It requires either replacing the chip or rewriting its contents (if it is Flash memory).

10 short - Unable to write to CMOS memory. The CMOS chip or motherboard needs to be replaced.

11 short beeps - The external cache memory is faulty. Replacement of cache memory modules is required.

1 long + 2 short beeps - The video card is faulty. Check the connection between the monitor and the connector on the video card. The video card may need to be replaced.

1 long + 3 short beeps - The video card is faulty. Check the connection between the monitor and the connector on the video card. The video card may need to be replaced.

1 long + 8 short beeps - Problems with the video card, or the monitor is not connected. Check the installation of the video card in the expansion slot again.

Phoenix BIOS

Phonenix BIOS manufacturers have developed their own interleaving signal system.

1-1-3 — Error in writing/reading CMOS data. The CMOS memory chip or motherboard needs to be replaced. It is also possible that the battery powering the CMOS memory chip has run out.

1-1-4 — Checksum error on the contents of the BIOS chip. The BIOS chip needs to be replaced or flashed (if using Flash memory).

1-2-1 - The motherboard is faulty. Turn off your computer for a while. If that doesn't help, replace the motherboard.

1-2-2 — DMA controller initialization error. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

1-2-3 — Error when trying to read/write to one of the DMA channels. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

1-3-1 - Problem with RAM. Replace memory modules.

— 1-3-3 — Error when testing the first 64 KB of RAM. Replace memory modules.

— 1-3-4 — Error when testing the first 64 KB of RAM. Replace memory modules.

— 1-4-1 — The motherboard is faulty. It may need to be replaced.

— 1-4-2 — Problem with RAM. Check the installation of memory modules in the slots.

— 1-4-3 — System timer error. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

— 1-4-4 — Error accessing the I/O port. This error may be caused by a peripheral device that uses this port for its operation.

— 3-1-1 — Error initializing the second DMA channel. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

— 3-1-2 — Error initializing the first DMA channel. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

— 3-1-4 — The motherboard is faulty. Turn off your computer for a while. If this does not help, you will have to replace the motherboard.

— 3-2-4 — Keyboard controller error. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

— 3-3-4 — Error when testing video memory. The video card itself may be faulty. Check the installation of the video card in the expansion slot.

— 4-2-1 — System timer error. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

— 4-2-3 — Error when operating line A20. The keyboard controller is faulty. Try replacing the motherboard or keyboard controller.

— 4-2-4 — Error when working in protected mode. The CPU may be faulty.

— 4-3-1 — Error when testing RAM. Check the installation of modules in the slots. Memory modules may need to be replaced.

— 4-3-4 — Real time clock error. The motherboard may need to be replaced.

— 4-4-1 — Serial port testing error. May be caused by a device that uses the serial port for its operation.

— 4-4-2 — Parallel port testing error. May be caused by a device that uses a parallel port for its operation.

It often happens that even an experienced system administrator forgets BIOS codes and signals (especially since new motherboards are already equipped with UEFI), let alone a non-professional. And knowing the signals will help you quickly, and in everyday cases, often free of charge, solve the problem with a computer or laptop that won’t start.

This is what BIOS chips from AWARD AMI and Phoenix look like.

By the way, for reference: BIOS is Basic Input-Output system or in Russian speaking, a basic input-output system. In other words, this is a low-level program that is tightly built into the chip of your computer's motherboard. The BIOS loads when you turn on the computer and is responsible for initializing its hardware components, checking their functionality and startup correctly. Then, the bootloader program starts, launching the operating system Windows, Linux, or whatever you have installed there...

Here we need to make a small digression and tell you that the signals of this very BIOS may differ depending on the manufacturer. Let's look at the most popular options, there will be three of them - AMI BIOS, AWARD BIOS, Phoenix BIOS.

Below the cut is a table describing BIOS errors.

AMI BIOS beeps

In all versions of AMI BIOS, the successful completion of self-test is one short beep, after which the installed OS is loaded. I indicated other AMI BIOS sound signals in the table:

AWARD BIOS beeps

With the correct post-test signal, everything is the same as in the previous version - one short AWARD BIOS beep means that everything is OK.

The remaining signals are slightly different - look at the table:

Phoenix BIOS beeps

The third version of signals from Phoenix. BIOS from this manufacturer is becoming increasingly rare, but still.

Here it must be said that with him everything is not the same as with the previous two. Yes, yes, the guys decided to show off and do something different from everyone else; their signals are not double, but triple. In practice, this only means that, for example, a signal about problems with power supply to the video card will look like three short beeps, a pause, three short beeps, a pause, then 4 short beeps. In the table I will write them as 3-3-4. So, let's go...

Error codes from Phoenix:

I would just like to add that in case of self-repair of a PC or laptop always disconnect it from the power supply and only then you can calmly climb inside, armed with a screwdriver and other necessary tools.

In the next article I will talk about UEFI. What is it, why did she come to us and other interesting points.

P.S. In some cases with memory errors, it helps to remove the memory sticks from the slots, wipe the contacts of the RAM boards with a regular soft eraser, and the memory is back in service! If the memory is not burned out but simply malfunctions, then you can also try swapping the boards with RAM in places across banks, provided that the memory itself that you are swapping is the same.

P.P.S. At the end of this article I simply post tables of codes for three BIOSes in the form of pictures. They can be used as a cheat sheet and saved to your phone, tablet or computer.

Cheat sheets describing BIOS signals for printing

It seems that everything I wanted to write, I wrote. I tried clearly and without water, as always. If you have any questions, I answer in the comments.

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A fairly common situation is the problem when, when turning on the computer, the user hears one long and two short BIOS beeps from the system speaker. In this case, the operating system does not load at all, and the user sees a black screen in front of him (sometimes messages indicating a problem may appear, but, as a rule, they are absent). Read on to learn how to interpret this sequence of signals and what to do to correct the situation.

One long, two short BIOS beeps: what does this mean?

Let's start with theoretical information. When you turn on your desktop computer or laptop, all hardware is checked. The primary BIOS system (or its modernized UEFI version) is responsible for this. For each such system, the use of strictly defined signal sequences is provided, which can indicate either that the test was completed successfully, or that problems were found in the operation or initialization of the equipment. In general, to figure out what the problem is, you need to refer to the technical documentation of the primary system or at least read what different sequences and combinations mean.

In general, if the user hears one long and two short beeps from the BIOS of ASUS or any other developer of the primary system, we can immediately conclude that something is wrong with the installed hardware. Unfortunately, the system does not provide notifications about faulty components.

The only situation is a message about the absence of a connected keyboard. But this mostly applies exclusively to stationary terminals, since on laptops such a message can only appear if the built-in keyboard has become unusable. Connect any other external keyboard, for example, via USB and check how the system boots.

One long, two short BIOS beeps: what to do first?

The issuance of such a sequence of signals may not always be associated specifically with physical breakdowns of the installed equipment. It is quite possible that somewhere on the motherboard the contacts have simply come loose or become clogged. All components may be in perfect order, but dust or contamination of the inside of the computer can lead to the fact that some elements of the filling are simply not detected.

In the simplest case, if you receive one long and two short signals from the BIOS, you should immediately turn off the computer and completely disconnect it from the power supply. After this, you need to pause so that the residual currents disappear (ten minutes will be enough), then remove the side cover of the desktop PC case from the side accessing the motherboard and perform a basic dust removal. A regular vacuum cleaner with the minimum suction power set is suitable for this. When cleaning, you need to be very careful not to damage the components installed on the motherboard and the motherboard itself, otherwise the entire computer system will stop working. And replacing a motherboard is clearly not a cheap pleasure.

Problems with the graphics chip

Basically, most situations when the user hears one long and two short BIOS beeps are usually attributed to problems with the graphics adapter, since it is the adapter that is responsible for displaying the image on the screen, and if it malfunctions, problems arise with the inability to start the operating system.

In different BIOS versions (and from different developers), this sequence of signals may indicate different failures. For example, IBM BIOS issues such signals only if the computer is equipped with Mono/CGA video cards. But since such chips are practically not found today, such situations are very rare.

In the case of AST BIOS, such a sequence is issued only if problems are observed with frame scanning.

Compaq BIOS gives one long and two short beeps if initialization of the graphics adapter is not possible at all. The same situation is observed with the primary systems Award and Quadtel.

The problem can only be fixed physically. To do this, you need to remove the video card from the corresponding slot on the motherboard and first check its functionality on another computer. If it works as expected, the slot itself may need to be cleaned. You can also try inserting it into a different connector. If the card does not work, it will have to be replaced.

Possible problems with RAM

But problems are not always associated specifically with graphics adapters. For example, AMI BIOS generates one long and two short signals if problems with RAM are detected (for a video card, a sequence of pulses in combination 1-3 is used).

In this case, the memory sticks should be removed one at a time when the power is turned off, turning on the computer after each removal and checking the functionality of the system. When the damaged strip is found and the system boots in normal mode, you will simply have to replace it by installing similar equipment in its place. In this case, you should take into account which generation the RAM belongs to, and also pay attention to the characteristics of the motherboard itself in terms of ensuring that it supports the installed brackets both according to the standard and the maximum volume. Otherwise, you will not be able to use the maximum capacity, since the one determined by the motherboard may be much less.

What to do if the problem persists?

But let’s assume that it was not possible to get rid of the malfunctions using such simple methods. Let's take a situation where a Samsung laptop produces a similar combination. One long and two short BIOS signals are enough to determine problems with the hardware, but disassembling the device yourself is not always advisable.

In some cases, you can do much simpler, since the problem may be incorrect settings of the primary system. To get started, use reset parameters from the appropriate section, save the changes and check how the loading will proceed. If such actions do not give results, it may very well be that updating the BIOS will help. True, such actions must be performed competently, so as not to render the primary input/output system itself unusable.

A similar solution can be applied to stationary computer terminals. But this situation can mainly be associated with replacing hardware or installing new components, when an outdated version of the BIOS is unable to recognize modern devices. In this case, updating the firmware is the best option to fix the problem.

Instead of an afterword

It remains to add that the situation when a sequence in the form of one long and two short BIOS signals is output through the system speaker can, in principle, be corrected. Since the true reason for this behavior of the system is not clearly indicated, you will have to perform the described actions exactly in the order in which they were given in the above material. It is advisable not to use reset and update immediately, but leave them as a last resort if methods of physical intervention are powerless. However, first, clean the stationary unit from dust. This is the first remedy. With laptops the situation is more complicated, especially if the device is under warranty. If none of the above suggestions help, you will have to contact an authorized service center. And avoid contacting private sellers who do not have relevant experience in repairing computer equipment. Then many more problems may appear.

Many people know that when you start a computer, the BIOS is first loaded, which immediately scans and checks all devices for serviceability and ability to function normally. BIOS when loading Windows are a consequence of the fact that some kind of error has been detected in the system.

Of course, it is almost impossible to remember all of them, so you should always have the instructions in front of your eyes. Or, for example, print this article and use it in the future.

It is worth noting that BIOSes differ from different manufacturers, and, accordingly, too.

For reference, I would like to say, how you can determine the BIOS brand so that you know, just in case something happens, and can correctly identify the initialization error. The name is visible when loading the PC, or using some programs, for example, Everest (Aida).

Let's start with the oldies. I don’t think it’s worth describing all possible signal options, but it’s worth mentioning only the most basic and frequently occurring ones.

1 short:

Blank screen and 1 signal: The video system is faulty and therefore no information is displayed on the screen.

2 short: monitor is not connected.

Problems have been detected with the motherboard.

If

A short signal that either repeats periodically or is simply continuous: some failures or defects in the motherboard or power supply.

If there is no signal at all, then this means that you have a motherboard or a power supply.

SignalsAMI BIOS:

1 short: POST completed successfully. That is, no errors were found.

1 long and then 1 short: Some problems were discovered with the power supply.

1 long and then 4 short: video card not detected.

2 short: The printer or scanner is turned on.

3 long beeps: RAM problems. Try reinstalling it or replacing the rulers.

4 short: The system timer has failed.

5 short: Some problems have been detected with the processor.

7 short: at mat. problems have been detected on the board.

8 short: The video card memory generated an error.

1 long and then 2 short: the video card has some problems (Mono / CGA)

If 1 long and then 3 short: the video card has some problems (EGA / VGA)

1 long and then 8 short: There is no monitor or the video card is faulty.

Blank screen and no signal: the processor has failed, or there is poor contact at its legs.

The signal is continuous: The power supply is faulty or the computer is overheating

BIOS signals from Award:

1 short: POST completed successfully. No flaws found.

2 short sounds: Only minor interference was detected. It will be necessary to check the contacts and various fastenings of cables, hard drives, and the like.

3 long: an error caused by the controller for working with the keyboard.

1 short and then 1 long: error reading or writing information from RAM.

1 long and then 2 short: Video card errors detected.

1 long and then 3 short: error reading or writing information from video memory.

1 long and then 3 short: error reading or writing data from ROM.

A short signal that repeats periodically: Some defects were detected in the power supply.

A long signal that repeats periodically: Problems with RAM.

Repeating sound signal, sometimes at high and sometimes at low frequencies: Problems with the processor.

Continuous signal: Malfunctions in the power supply.

And lastly... If you have some other version of BIOS, or you want to know all the sound ones, then go to the manufacturer’s website and look at the instructions. If you do not find detailed instructions on such sites, then try looking for more detailed information on the links provided in the Everest program.

IBM Intellistation BIOS:

Phoenix ISA/MCA/EISA BIOS:

The beep codes are represented in the number of beeps. E.g. 1-1-2 would mean 1 beep, a pause, 1 beep, a pause, and 2 beeps.

• With a Dell computer, a 1-2 beep code can also indicate that a bootable add-in card is installed but no boot device is attached. For example, in you insert a Promise Ultra-66 card but do not connect a hard drive to it, you will get the beep code. I verified this with a SIIG (crap -- avoid like the plague) Ultra-66 card, and then confirmed the results with Dell.

Quadtel BIOS: