AwardBIOS beep codes
Here's an example of how we've listed the beep codes in our download. Notice
that we also included a link to the manufacturer's Web site.
| Number of beeps | Problem Description | Troubleshooting Recommendation |
| 1 long & 2 short | Video error | Check the video card. |
| Any other beeps | RAM problem | Reseat the RAM or replace with known good chips. |
Major PC manufactures
For those major PC manufacturers that use a variety of motherboards and BIOS
configurations, we've provided links to beep code pages for multiple PC models.
| Model | System codes and messages link |
| Kayak | http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis06334 |
| Kayak XA-S Series 02xx | http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=lpv18636 |
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