Use
the following table to learn about the meaning of a code that your computer may
encounter.
Code
type
|
Number
of Blinks or Beeps
|
Component
Being Checked
|
Condition
|
Possible
solution(s)
|
AC power adapter LED
|
Constantly on
|
Power adapter
|
OK. Power is being supplied.
|
None. The power adapter is likely
not the problem.
|
AC power adapter LED
|
Constantly off
|
Power adapter
|
Power is not being supplied
|
Try a different power outlet.
Replace power adapter. |
AC power adapter LED
|
Continuous blinking
|
Power adapter
|
Insufficient power
|
Try a different power outlet.
Replace power adapter. |
Caps Lock/Num Lock
|
1
|
CPU
|
CPU not functional
|
Reseat replace CPU.
Service |
Caps Lock/Num Lock
|
2
|
BIOS
|
BIOS corruption failure
|
Restore BIOS from onboard backup
(jumpers)
Service |
Caps Lock/Num Lock
|
3
|
Memory
|
Memory module error not functional
|
Reseat memory modules (see next
section).
Test memory from UEFI or BIOS. Replace bad memory modules. Service |
Caps Lock/Num Lock
|
4
|
Graphics
|
Graphics controller not functional
|
Service
|
Caps Lock/Num Lock
|
5
|
System board
|
General system board failure
|
Service
|
Caps Lock/Num Lock
|
6
|
BIOS
|
BIOS authentication failure
|
Restore BIOS from onboard backup
(jumpers)
Service |
Beep
|
Varies
|
Varies
|
Varies
|
Reseat memory modules (see next
section).
Service For more detail on the exact code, search the Internet for "beep code" and the manufacturer of your BIOS - such as AMI or Award. |