Fixes for specific AMI beep code errors
AMIBIOS is a kind of BIOS manufactured by American Megatrends.
Many popular motherboard manufacturers have integrated AMI’s AMIBIOS into their systems.
Other motherboard manufacturers have created custom BIOS software based on the AMIBIOS system.
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Reference your motherboard’s manual for specific instructions.
If replacing the RAM doesn’t work, you should try replacing the motherboard.
2 Short Beeps
Two short beeps mean there has been a parity error in base memory.
This problem affects the first 64 KB block of memory in your RAM.
Like all RAM problems, this isn’t something you’ll be able to fix yourself or get repaired.
Replacing the RAM modules that cause the problem is almost always the fix.
Replacing the RAM usually solves this AMI beep code.
Start byreseating the desktop memory moduleand then replacing it if that doesn’t work.
Replace the motherboard as the last option.
5 Short Beeps
Five short beeps mean there has been a processor error.
A damaged expansion card, the CPU, or the motherboard could be prompting this AMI beep code.
Start by reseating the CPU.
If that doesn’t work, try reseating any expansion cards.
Chances are, however, the CPU needs replaced.
6 Short Beeps
Six short beeps mean that there has been an 8042 Gate A20 test error.
You might also be dealing with a certain kind of keyboard glitch if you hear 6 short beeps.
Whentroubleshooting A20 errors, you may need to reseat or replace any expansion cards.
Lastly, you might be dealing with a failure severe enough that you’ll need to replace your motherboard.
7 Short Beeps
Seven short beeps indicates a general exception error.
Replacing whatever faulty hardware is causing the problem is usually the fix for this beep code.
8 Short Beeps
Eight short beeps mean that there has been an error with the display memory.
This beep code is usually brought on by a faulty video card.
Sometimes this AMI beep code arises from just a loose card.
9 Short Beeps
Nine short beeps mean that there has been an AMIBIOS ROM checksum error.
Literally, this would indicate an issue with the BIOS chip on the motherboard.
Before you go that far, tryclearing CMOSfirst.
If you’re lucky, that’ll take care of the problem for free.
10 Short Beeps
Ten short beeps mean that there has been a CMOS shutdown register read/write error.
This beep code is usually resulting from a hardware failure with the AMI BIOS chip.
Before you go replacing things, start by clearing CMOS and reseating all the expansion cards.
11 Short Beeps
Eleven short beeps means that the cache memory test has failed.
Some piece of essential failing hardware is usually to blame for this AMI BIOS beep code.
Often times it’s the motherboard.
Try reseating the video card and making sure any auxiliary power it needs is connected to the power supply.
If that doesn’t work, you’ll need to replace the video card.
Not Using an AMI BIOS (AMIBIOS) or Not Sure?
If you’re not using an AMI-based BIOS then the troubleshooting guides above won’t help.
