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18 IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software Companion GuideFigure 3-10POST Screen ShotIdentify Beep CodesPOST checks to see that all the hardware in the computer is operating correctly. If a deviceis malfunctioning, an error or beep code alerts the technician that a problem has occurred.Typically, a single beep denotes that the computer is functioning properly. If a hardwareproblem exists, the computer may emit a series of beeps. Each BIOS manufacturer uses differentcodes to indicate hardware problems. Table 3-1 is a sample chart of beep codes. Thebeep codes for your computer may be different. Consult the motherboard documentation toview beep codes for your computer.Table 3-1Sample Beep CodesBeep Code Meaning Cause1 beep (no video) Memory refresh failure Bad memory2 beeps Memory parity error Bad memory3 beeps Base 64K memory failure Bad memory4 beeps Timer not operational Bad motherboard5 beeps Processor error Bad processor6 beeps 8042 gate A20 failure Bad CPU or motherboard7 beeps Processor exception Bad processor8 beeps Video memory error Bad video card or memory

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