You are getting 1, 2, or 3 beeps that indicate a memory failure.

1 beep - Refresh Error (with nothing on the screen and it is not a video problem)

2 beeps - Parity Error

3 beeps - Base 64 K memory failure

* Reseat the memory. * Make sure that the contacts on the memory and the socket are clean. * Try removing one bank of memory modules at a time. Note: Some systems might need to have a memory module in Bank 0. * Try using RAM chips from the same manufacturer with the same part number and speed. * Check for a faulty memory module by trying the memory in a known good system. * Trying known good memory in the system. * Check the power supply and check for power fluctuations. * Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 4 beeps indicating a timer not operational:

* Check for foreign objects such as screws that may ground the motherboard and make sure that screws that hold the motherboard are not too tight. * Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 5 beeps indicating a processor error:

* Check for foreign objects such as screws that may ground the motherboard and make sure the screws that hold the motherboard are not too tight. * Make sure the processor is seated properly. * Swap the processor. * Remove the motherboard and reinstall it. * If the problem still persists, swap the motherboard.

You are getting 6 beeps indicating 8042 - gate A20 failure:

* Check for foreign objects such as screws that may ground the motherboard and make sure the screws that hold the motherboard are not too tight. * Try reseating the keyboard controller chip (if possible). * Swap the keyboard. * Swap the processor.

You are getting 7 beeps indicating processor exception interrupt error

* Make sure the processor is seated properly. * Swap the processor. * Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 8 beeps indicating display memory read/write failure

* Make sure that you have a video card on your system. * If possible, swap the memory on the video card. * Swap the video card.

* Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 9 beeps indicating ROM checksum error

* If possible, try reseating the System ROM BIOS chip. * If possible, try reflashing the system ROM BIOS. * Swap the motherboard.

You are getting 10 beeps indicating CMOS shutdown register read/write error

* Swap the motherboard

You are getting 11 beeps indicating cache memory bad

* Make sure the system is configured properly (CMOS Setup Program and jumpers on the motherboard) for the RAM cache. * If possible, replace the RAM cache. * Swap the processor * Swap the motherboard