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Kontron IP Network Server NSC2U

December 2009

Product Guide, rev. 1.4

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7.6.1

BIOS POST Beep Codes

Table 16

lists the POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, the BIOS

uses these beep codes to inform users of error conditions. Please note that not all error

conditions are supported by BIOS beep codes.

In addition to the beep codes above, additional beep codes are provided if an Intel

®

Remote Management Module (RMM) is installed. The RMM provide the following

additional beep codes.

Memory Size Decreased

Memory size has decreased since the last boot. If no memory was

removed, then memory may be bad.

Memory Size Increased

Memory size has increased since the last boot. If no memory was

added, there may be a problem with the system.

Memory Size Changed

Memory size has changed since the last boot. If no memory was

added or removed, then memory may be bad.

No Boot Device Available

System did not find a device to boot.

Off Board Parity Error

A parity error occurred on an off-board card. This error is followed

by an address.

On Board Parity Error

A parity error occurred in onboard memory. This error is followed

by an address.

Parity Error

A parity error occurred in onboard memory at an unknown

address.

NVRAM / CMOS / PASSWORD cleared by

Jumper

NVRAM, CMOS, and passwords have been cleared. The system

should be powered down and the jumper removed.

<CTRL_N> Pressed

CMOS is ignored and NVRAM is cleared. User must enter Setup.

Table 15.

BIOS Error Messages (Sheet 2 of 2)

Error Message

Explanation

Table 16.

POST Error Beep Codes

Number of Beeps

Reason for the beeps and action to take

1, 2, or 3

Memory error. Reseat the memory or replace the DIMMs with known good modules.

4 – 7 or 9 – 11

Fatal error indicating a possible serious system problem. Remove all add-in cards and

re-start the system. If the error still occurs, contact your system manufacturer. If the

beep codes are not generated after the add-in cards are removed, insert the cards one

at a time, booting the system between each card addition, until the beeps again occur

to reveal the malfunctioning card.

8

Replace or reseat the system video add-in card. If on-board video is being used, the

server board may be faulty.

Table 17.

Error Beep Codes Provided by a Remote Management Module (Sheet 1 of 2)

Beep Code

Reason for the beeps and action to take

1

Control panel CMOS clear has been initiated.

1-5-1-1

Processor failure. Reseat or replace the failed processor.

1-5-2-1

No processor is installed or the CPU 1 socket is empty. Reseat or replace the failed

processor.

1-5-2-3

Processor configuration error or CPU 1 socket is empty. Reseat or replace the failed

processor. In a two-processor system, make sure the processors are identical.

1-5-2-4

Front-side bus select configuration error.

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