Bios Beep Codes List v3
Bios Beep Codes List v3
By Bill Detwiler
Revision History
Version: 3.0
Originally published: February, 2002
Updated: August 2003
Updated: February 2005
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.
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
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
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