Navigation section

bios codes

About this tag
On WindowsForum.com, the tag 'bios codes' covers discussions about POST (Power-On Self-Test) beep sequences and their meanings, particularly for AMI BIOS. Users share experiences where specific beep patterns, such as one long and three short beeps indicating a video memory issue, occur during POST but do not prevent the system from booting into Windows 11. Troubleshooting steps include running VRAM tests with tools like OCCT and comparing reported VRAM values across utilities like GPU-Z and NVidia System Info. The tag focuses on interpreting BIOS beep codes to diagnose hardware problems, especially video-related issues, during the boot process.
  1. RodBarnes

    Black screen ONLY during POST

    Recently, my computer has begun presenting a POST code (1 long, 3 short -- which for my AMI BIOS indicates "video memory issue"). BUT: It continues thru POST and when Windows 11 finally presents the login screen. At that point, the video seems fine; no other issues. * During POST, I get the...
    • RodBarnes
    • Thread
    • bios codes black screen driver update gpu testing graphics card post errors troubleshooting video memory vram windows 11
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Graphics and Gaming
Back
Top