On Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:34:50 -0600 <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Subject: Re: Beep code question
>> The CPU is an AMD 386DX, 40MHz.
>> BIOS is AMI from 1986. name: "386 BIOS Plus".
> I found this website: http://www.jerry-diltz.net/ami_beep_codes.htm
> which lists ami bios beep codes. according to it, 3 short beeps means
> Memory parity error. A parity error has occurred in the first 64KB of
> RAM. The RAM IC is probably defective. Replace the memory or motherboard.
> or
> Base 64 KB memory failure. The memory IC is probably bad. Replace the Ram
> IC or the motherboard.
> Gee, that doesn't sound too good, does it?
According to my reference book, it sounds even worse:
3 beeps for AMIBIOS means either base 64 RAM or CMOS RAM failed.
"Pocket PC Reference, 5th Edition", copyright 1995,
Sequoia Publishing, Inc., p. 57
Sorry about that.
Sam Heywood
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