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IBM BIOSThe Basic Input/Output System, often known as the system BIOS or ROM BIOS, is a de facto standard for specifying a firmware interface in IBM PC compatible computers. The term comes from the CP/M operating system's Basic Input Output System, which was introduced in 1975.
IBM Personal ComputerThe IBM Personal Computer (model 5150, also known as the IBM PC) is the first microcomputer in the IBM PC model range and the de facto standard for IBM PC compatibles.
IBM Personal Computer Engineers and DesignersIt was designed by a team of engineers and designers led by Don Estridge in Boca Raton, Florida.
1-1-3 CMOS read/write errorPerform diagnostics on: - Run Set Up - System Board
1-1-4 ROM BIOS check errorPerform diagnostics on: - System board
1-2-X DMA ErrorPerform diagnostics on: - System board
1-3-XPerform diagnostics on: - Memory Module
1-4-4Perform diagnostics on: - Keyboard
1-4-X Error detected in first 64 kb of RAMPerform diagnostics on: - Memory Module - System Board
2-1-1, 2-1-2Perform diagnostics on: - Run Setup
2-2-2Perform diagnostics on: 1. Video Adapter (if installed)
3-2-4 Keyboard controller failedPerform diagnostics on: - Keyboard
3-3-4 Screen initialization failedPerform diagnostics on: - Video Adapter (if installed) - System Board - Display
1 long, 2 short beepsIndicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information, it is a Video (Mono/CGA (color graphics adapter) display circuitry) issue.
1 long, 3 short beepsgraphics-related error or it is a Video (EGA (enhanced graphic adapter) ) display circuitry.
3 long beepsIt ndicates your Keyboard or keyboard card has an error.
1 beep, blank or incorrect displayVideo display circuitry