Beep Error Codes on Phoenix BIOS

These audio codes are a little more detailed then the AMI codes. This BIOS emits three sets of beeps. For example, 1 -pause- 3 -pause 3 -pause. This is a 1-3-3 combo and each set of beeps is separated by a brief pause. Listen to this sequence of sounds, count them, and reboot and count again if you have to.


1-1-3Your computer can't read the configuration info stored in the CMOS. Replace the motherboard.
1-1-4Your BIOS needs to be replaced.
1-2-1You have a bad timer chip on the motherboard. You need a new motherboard.
1-2-2The motherboard is bad.
1-2-3The motherboard is bad.
1-3-1You'll need to replace the motherboard.
1-3-3You'll need to replace the motherboard.
1-3-4The motherboard is bad.
1-4-1The motherboard is bad.
1-4-2Some of your memory is bad.
2-_-_Any combo of beeps after two means that some of your memory is bad, and unless you want to get real technical, you should probably have the guys in the lab coats test the memory for you. Take it to the shop.
3-1-_One of the chips on your motherboard is broken. You'll likely need to get another board.
3-2-4One of the chips on your motherboard that checks the keyboard is broken. You'll likely need to get another board.
3-3-4Your computer can't find the video card. Is it there? If so, try swapping it with another one and see if it works.
3-4-_Your video card isn't working. You'll need to replace it.
4-2-1There's a bad chip on the motherboard. You need to buy another board.
4-2-2First check the keyboard for problems. If nothing, you have a bad motherboard.
4-2-3Same as 4-2-2.
4-2-4One of the cards is bad. Try yanking out the cards one by one to isolate the culprit. Replace the bad one. The last possibility is to buy another motherboard.
4-3-1Replace the motherboard.
4-3-2See 4-3-1
4-3-3See 4-3-1
4-3-4Time of day clock failure. Try running the setup program that comes with the computer. Check the date and time. If that doesn't work, replace the battery. If that doesn't work, replace the power supply. You may have to replace the motherboard, but that is rare.
4-4-1Your serial ports are acting up. Reseat, or replace, the I/O card. If the I/O is on the motherboard itself, disable them with a jumper (consult your manual to know which one) and then add an I/O card.
4-4-2See 4-4-1, but this time is your Parallel port that's acting up.
4-4-3You math coprocessor is having problems. Run a test program to double-check it. If it is indeed bad, disable it, or replace it.
Low 1-1-2Your motherboard is having problems
Low 1-1-3This is an Extended CMOS RAM problem, check your motherboard battery, and motherboard.