BIOS beep codes list for desktops

By Bill Detwiler

Revision History
Version: 3.0
Originally published: February, 2002
Updated: August 2003
Updated: February 2005

An introduction to BIOS beep codes

When you power on your computer, the motherboard's basic input/output system (BIOS) first detects the
computer's internal hardware configuration and then performs the power-on self-test (POST). The POST
executes several diagnostic tests that check the basic functionality of the power supply, motherboard,
CPU, I/O Bus Controller, RAM, keyboard, and video components. If the computer passes the POST, it will
usually return a single short beep or two short beeps, depending on the BIOS manufacturer. If the POST
detects any problems, it will halt the boot process and return an error message either visually on the
screen and/or audibly through a series of beeps.

Unfortunately, there is no official standard for beep codes. Depending on the BIOS manufacturer, a
keyboard controller failure could be three, four, five, or six beeps. While this document lists common BIOS
manufacturer beep codes, you should always consult your motherboard's documentation, the
manufacturer's Web site, and the BIOS manufacturer's Web site for a definitive beep code list for your
particular BIOS. The information contained in the following lists was gathered from various BIOS
manufacturers' Web sites.

AMI BIOS beep codes

http://www.ami.com/support/bios.html
http://www.ami.com/support/doc/AMIBIOS-codes.pdf
Number of
Problem description Troubleshooting recommendation
beeps
1 Memory refresh timer error Reseat memory or replace with known good chips.
2 Parity error Reseat memory or replace with known good chips.
Base 64K memory read/write test
3 Reseat memory or replace with known good chips.
failure
4 Motherboard timer not operational Repair/replace motherboard.
5 Processor error Repair/replace motherboard.
Reseat keyboard controller chip, replace keyboard
8042—gate A20 failure/Keyboard
6 controller chip, check for a keyboard fuse, or try a different
controller BAT test error
keyboard.
7 Processor exception interrupt error Repair/replace motherboard.
8 Display memory read/write failure Replace video card or video card memory.
ROM checksum error/Faulty BIOS
9 Replace chips or motherboard.
chips

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CMOS shutdown register read/write

10 Repair/replace motherboard.
error
11 Cache memory bad Repair/replace motherboard.

AwardBIOS beep codes

http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/BIOS/AwardBIOS/Award+Error+Codes.htm
Number of
Problem description Troubleshooting recommendation
beeps
1 long & 2 short Video error Check the video card.
Any other beeps RAM problem Reseat the RAM or replace with known good chips.

PhoenixBIOS beep codes

http://www.phoenix.com/en/Customer+Services/BIOS/BIOS+FAQ/default.htm#Q12
http://www.phoenix.com/NR/rdonlyres/81E6C43C-93BD-4097-A9C4-62F05AAD6025/0/biospostcode.pdf
Unfortunately, PhoenixBIOS beep codes are significantly more complicated than other BIOS manufacturers. Instead of
a single beep code set, PhoenixBIOS codes consist of a series of beep code sets separated by a short pause. Older
Phoenix BIOS Plus and PhoenixBIOS 1.x systems used a series of three sets, while the PhoenixBIOS 4.x systems use
a series of four sets. The codes listed below are only some of the more than 100 codes for the PhoenixBIOS 4.x. For a
complete list of Phoenix BIOS POST task routines and beep codes, please visit their Web site or review your
motherboard's documentation.
Number of
POST routine description/problem Troubleshooting recommendation
beeps
1 One short beep before boot Normal operation
A problem exists with the CPU and/or motherboard. Check
1-1-1-3 Verify real mode
and replace if necessary.
A problem exists with the CPU and/or motherboard. Check
1-1-2-1 Get CPU type
and replace if necessary.
A problem exists with the motherboard. Check and replace
1-1-2-3 Initialize system hardware
if necessary.
Initialize chipset with initial POST A problem exists with the motherboard. Check and replace
1-1-3-1
values if necessary.
A problem exists with the motherboard. Check and replace
1-1-3-2 Set IN POST flag
if necessary.
A problem exists with the CPU and/or motherboard. Check
1-1-3-3 Initialize CPU registers
and replace if necessary.
A problem exists with the I/O port hardware or a device
1-1-4-3 Initialize I/O component connected to an I/O port. It could also be an expansion
device in the PC or the motherboard.

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An error has occurred with the keyboard or keyboard

1-2-2-1 Initialize keyboard controller controller. Try a new keyboard or replace the keyboard
controller on the motherboard.
1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum Replace either the BIOS ROM chip or the motherboard.
Check the motherboard and any expansion cards that use
1-2-3-3 8237 DMA controller initialization
DMA.
1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh Check the first bank of memory and the motherboard.
An error has occurred with the keyboard or keyboard
1-3-1-3 Test 8742 keyboard controller controller. Try a new keyboard or replace the keyboard
controller on the motherboard.
1-3-4-1 RAM failure on line xxxx Check the first bank of memory and the motherboard.
RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low
1-3-4-3 Check the first bank of memory and the motherboard.
byte memory bus
Check video configuration against
2-1-3-1 Check the video card or video card memory.
CMOS
A problem exists with the I/O port hardware or a device
2-1-3-2 Initialize PCI bus and devices connected to an I/O port. It could also be an expansion
device in the PC or the motherboard.
An error has occurred with the keyboard or keyboard
2-2-1-3 Test keyboard controller. Try a new keyboard or replace the keyboard
controller on the motherboard.
2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts Check for a faulty motherboard or expansion card.
A problem exists with the I/O port hardware or a device
Detect and install external parallel
3-1-2-1 connected to an I/O port. It could also be an expansion
ports
device in the PC or the motherboard.
3-1-4-1 Initialize floppy controller Check your hard drive(s), floppy drive(s), and motherboard.
3-2-1-1 Initialize hard-disk controllers Check your hard drive(s), floppy drive(s), and motherboard.
Initialize local-bus hard-disk
3-2-1-2 Check your hard drive(s), floppy drive(s), and motherboard.
controllers
3-3-1-1 Set time of day Check the motherboard's real-time clock (RTC).
An error has occurred with the keyboard or keyboard
4-2-4-3 Keyboard controller failure controller. Try a new keyboard or replace the keyboard
controller on the motherboard.

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Dell BIOS beep codes

http://support.dell.com/us/en/home.asp
Because Dell uses motherboards and BIOSs from several manufacturers, their computers use a variety of beep codes.
Instead of listing each model's beep codes, links are provided to the support pages of several popular Dell desktops.
Model System codes and messages link
Dell Phoenix BIOS http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1032259
Dimension 900 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dcaydim2/codemess.htm
Dimension 2100 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2100/codemess.htm
Dimension 2200 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2200/codes.htm
Dimension 2300 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2300/advanced.htm
Dimension 2300C http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2300c/advanced.htm
Dimension 2350 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2350/advanced.htm
Dimension 2400 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim2400/en/sm/advtshoo.htm
Dimension 3000 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3000/en/sm/adtshoot.htm
Dimension 4100 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dzuul/codemess.htm
Dimension 4200 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4200/codes.htm
Dimension 4300 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4300/codes.htm
Dimension 4300S http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4300s/codes.htm
Dimension 4400 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4400/codes.htm
Dimension 4450 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4550/advanced.htm
Dimension 4500 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4500/advanced.htm
Dimension 4500C http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4500c/advanced.htm
Dimension 4500S http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4500s/advanced.htm
Dimension 4590T http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4590t/en/sm/adtshoot.htm
Dimension 4600 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4600/en/4600i/sm/adtshoot.htm
Dimension 4600C http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4600c/sm/adtshoot.htm
Dimension 4700 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim4700/sm/adtshoot.htm
Dimension 8100 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dsleest/codemess.htm
Dimension 8200 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim8200/codes.htm
Dimension 8250 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim8250/advanced.htm
Dimension 8300 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim8300/sm/adtshoot.htm
Dimension 8400 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim8400/sm/adtshoot.htm
Dimension C http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dcaydim/codemess.htm

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Dimension L http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dmum/codemess.htm
Dimension Lxxxc http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dcol/codemess.htm
Dimension P133a, P166a,
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dhanplus/post.htm
M166a, M200a, and M233a
Dimension P133v, P166v,
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/dta/_hannbl/00000343.htm
and P200v
Dimension XPS http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dimxpsg3/sm/adtshoot.htm
Dimension XPS Txxx and
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dkub/codemess.htm
Txxxr
Dimension Vxxx and Vxxxc http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dwill/post.htm
Dimension XPS B Series http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dmag/codemess.htm
Dimension XPS Dxxx http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dalex/post.htm
Dimension XPS H233 and
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dcor/post.htm
XPS H266
Dimension XPS P60 FS http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/dta/xpsp60f/00000015.htm
Dimension XPS P60 M http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/dta/xpsp60m/00000014.htm
Dimension XPS 50/66 FS http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/dta/xps_f/00000021.htm
Dimension XPS 50/66 MDT
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/dta/xps_m/00000025.htm
(V4xxV)
Dimension XPS Rxxx http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dkhan/post.htm
OmniPlex 5xx/ME http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/dta/omni5xx/00000051.htm
OptiPlex E1 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dape/beep.htm
OptiPlex 160L http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/op160l/en/ug/solve.htm
OptiPlex 170L http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/op170l/en/ug/solve.htm
OptiPlex G1 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ddur/beep.htm
OptiPlex GC http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgc/en/ug/messages.htm
OptiPlex Gn and Gn+ http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dthred/beep.htm
OptiPlex Gs and Gs+ http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dalt/beep.htm
OptiPlex GX1 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ban_gx1/beep.htm
OptiPlex GX1 Small-Form-
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ban_gx1/en/ug_sdt/messages.htm
Factor
OptiPlex GX1p http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/d_gx1p/beep.htm
OptiPlex GXi http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dzer/beep.htm
OptiPlex GX50 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx50/ena/ug/problems.htm
OptiPlex GX60 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx60/en/ug/gethelp.htm

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OptiPlex GX100 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx100/en/ug/messages.htm

OptiPlex GX110 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx110/en/ug/messages.htm
OptiPlex GX115 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx115/en/ug/messages.htm
OptiPlex GX150 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx150/en/ug/problems.htm
OptiPlex GX200 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx200/en/ug/messages.htm
OptiPlex GX220 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx200/en/ug/basic.htm
OptiPlex GX240 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx240/en/ug/problems.htm
OptiPlex GX260 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx260/en/ug/solvprob.htm
OptiPlex GX270 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx270/en/ug/solve.htm
OptiPlex GX280 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx280/en/ug/tools.htm
OptiPlex GX300 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx300/en/ug/messages.htm
OptiPlex GX400 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opgx400/en/ug/ch5.htm
OptiPlex GXa http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dfuj/beep.htm
OptiPlex GXpro http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dstrmlk/postbeep.htm
OptiPlex L60 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opl60/en/ug/solvprob.htm
OptiPlex N http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dkill/beep.htm
OptiPlex NX http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dfujnx/beep.htm
OptiPlex NX1 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ban_nx1/beep.htm
OptiPlex SX260 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opsx260/en/ug/solve.htm
OptiPlex SX270 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opsx270/en/ug/solve.htm
OptiPlex SX280 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/opsx280/en/ug/tools.htm
OptiPlex
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/dta/586xmt/00000038.htm
XMT575/590/5100/5120/5133
Precision WorkStation 210 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/daftshk/beep.htm
Precision WorkStation 220 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws220/en/ug/basic.htm
Precision WorkStation 330 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws330/en/ug/html/solving.htm
Precision WorkStation 340 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws340/en/ug/codes.htm
Precision WorkStation 350 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws350/en/ug/advanced.htm
Precision WorkStation 360 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws360/en/ug/advanced.htm
Precision WorkStation 370 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws370/en/ug/client_h.htm
Precision WorkStation 400 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dtor/beep.htm
Precision WorkStation 410 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/deqkmt/beep.htm
Precision WorkStation 420 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws420/en/ug/messages.htm
Precision WorkStation 450 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws650/en/ug/advanced.htm
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Precision WorkStation 470 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws670/en/ug/advtrbl.htm

Precision WorkStation 530 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws530/en/ug/html/2codes.htm
Precision WorkStation 610
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dvol/beep.htm
Mini Tower
Precision WorkStation 620 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws620/en/ug/messages.htm
Precision WorkStation 650 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws650/en/ug/advanced.htm
Precision WorkStation 670 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws670/en/ug/advtrbl.htm
Precision WorkStation 730 http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws730/ug/messages.htm

HP BIOS beep codes

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/eng/support.html
Because Hewlett-Packard (HP) uses a variety of motherboards and BIOSs, their computers use a variety of beep
codes. Instead of listing each model's beep codes, links are provided to the support pages of several popular Hewlett-
Packard desktops.
Note: Hewlett-Packard and Compaq merged in 2002 and the new company dropped the Compaq name from all but a
few consumer product lines--such as Presario desktops and notebooks. This table lists only HP-branded desktops,
while the next table lists Compaq-branded machines.
Model System codes and messages link
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis1
e-PC c10/s10
3707
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis0
Kayak
6334
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/lpv07804/lpv07804.
Kayak XM600
pdf
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/lpv07804/lpv07804.
Kayak XU800
pdf
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bp
HP Multimedia PC series
h01686
Pavilion Desktops with Phoenix http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bp
BIOS h07107
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bp
Pavilion 5010, 5030, and 5040
h01004
Pavilion 7xxx (7010, 7020, 7030, http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bp
7050, and possibly others) h01053
Vectra PCs with Phoenix BIOS http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bp
(VL4, VL5, VL7, VL8, VLi8, VE2, v03305
VE3, VEi7, XM4, XA5, and possibly http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis0
others) 6108
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis0
e-Vectra
6446

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http://h200004.www2.hp.com/bc/docs/support/SupportManual/bpv03974/bpv039
Vectra VE 5/xxx Series 4
74.pdf
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis0
Vectra VL600
1866
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis0
Vectra XA5
6112
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=bp
Vectra XA 5/XXX
v03314
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis1
Vectra XE310
3051
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=tis0
Workstation i2000
7621
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c0
Workstation xw3100
0038866

Compaq (Hewlett-Packard)
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/siteHomeC?lc=en&cc=us
Because Compaq uses a variety of motherboards and BIOSs, their computers use a variety of beep codes. Instead of
listing each model's beep codes, links are provided to support documentation for several popular Compaq desktops.
Note: Hewlett-Packard and Compaq merged in 2002 and the new company dropped the Compaq name from all but a
few consumer product lines--such as Presario desktops and notebooks. Official Compaq support documentation is
difficult to find on HPs Web site.
Model System codes and messages link
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c0
Business Desktop d330 and d530
0274415
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/questionanswer.do?admit=716493758+
Multiple Models
1107879885254+28353475&threadId=222666

IBM BIOS beep codes

http://www.ibm.com/support/us/
Because IBM uses a variety of motherboards and BIOSs, their computers use a variety of beep codes. Instead of listing
each model's beep codes, links are provided to the support documentation of several popular IBM desktops.
Note: In December 2004, IBM announced plans to sells it's PC division to China-based Lenovo Group. While the links
listed here were accurate as of this documents publication, they may change due to the sale.
Model System codes and messages link
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=DETR-
Aptiva 2137, 2138
43VMUY
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=PMYS-
Aptiva 2140 and 2142
3KWRR2

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http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=DETR-
Aptiva 2144 and 2168
3SRSAB
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=DETR-
Aptiva 2158, 2163 and 2164
42QQY6
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=DETR-
Aptiva 2159
42JU2A
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
Aptiva 2170, 2171, and 2172
48UPZ9
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
Aptiva 2190
4CURG4
PC 300 Series Type 6268, 6278,
6288, 6338, 6563, 6564, 6565,
6566, 6574, and 6593 http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
4B2JQP
Aptiva Type 2173, 2178, and 2198
IntelliStation Type 6878
IntelliStation E Pro Type 6867
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
IBM PC300PL Type 6584, 6594 4DSQKY
and 6595
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
IntelliStation
4B9PPW
IntelliStation E Pro Type 6204 and
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-39494
6214
IntelliStation E Pro Type 6216 and
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-44191
6226
IntelliStation M Pro Type 6219 http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-45692
IntelliStation M Pro Type 6220 and
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-52732
6230
IntelliStation A Pro Type 6224 http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-55657
IntelliStation M Pro Type 6229 http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-41404
IntelliStation M Pro Type 6231 and http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
6849 4S6UYK
IntelliStation M Pro Type 6233, http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
6850 4ZSKLK
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
IntelliStation R Pro Type 8654
4WBPPT
IntelliStation Z Pro Type 6221 http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-45139
IntelliStation Z Pro Type 6223 and
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-56846
6227
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-
NetVista 6269, 6578, and 6579
4L4TT5

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