MS-9642 Mainboard
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Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action
1, 2 or 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules.
4-7, 9-11 Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system
manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the
possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Remove all expansion
cards except the video adapter.
‧ If beep codes are generated when all other expansion cards are absent, consult
your system manufacturer’s technical support.
‧ If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, one
of the add-in cards is causing the malfunction. Insert the cards back into the
system one at a time until the problem happens again. This will reveal the
malfunctioning card.
8
If the system video adapter is an add-in card, replace or reseat the video adapter.
If the video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be
faulty.
