Intel SE7525GP2 - Manual (Page 138)

Intel® Server Board SE7320SP2 & Intel Server Board SE7525GP2 TPS Error Reporting and Handling
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6.2.3 POST Error Beep Codes
The following table lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the
BIOS uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions.
Table 60. POST Error Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 Memory refresh timer error
2 Parity error in base memory (first 64KB block)
3 Base memory read / write test error
4 Motherboard timer not operational
5 Processor error
6 8042 Gate A20 test error (cannot switch to protected mode)
7 General exception error (processor exception error)
8 Display memory error (system video adapter)
9 ROM checksum error
10 CMOS shutdown register read/write error
11 Cache memory test failed
6.2.3.1 Troubleshooting BIOS Beep Codes
Table 61. Troubleshooting 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 even 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 add-in 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.
6.2.4 "POST Error Pause" option
In case of POST error(s) that occur during system boot-up, the BIOS will stop and wait for the
user to press an appropriate key before booting the operating system or entering BIOS setup.
The user can override this option by setting "POST Error Pause" to "disabled" in the BIOS setup
Advanced menu page. If the "POST Error Pause" option is set to "disabled", the system will
boot the operating system without user intervention. The default value setting for this option is
"enabled”.