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Sep 3, 2014 1:11 PM in response to tsboscheby Kappy,Intel-based Mac Power On Self Test RAM error beeps
Power On Self-Test Beep Definition - Part 2
- 3 long tones, 3 short tones, 3 long tones: Indicates EFI ROM corruption is detected and the computer is in EFI ROM recovery mode.
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Sep 3, 2014 1:18 PM in response to Kappyby tsbosche,Thanks, Kappy, but it's 3 SHORT, 3 LONG, then 3 SHORT again. not long-short-long. I assume there is a difference?
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Sep 3, 2014 1:34 PM in response to tsboscheby Kappy,Search the documents. That's all I found. I may have overlooked another list of beep meanings.
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Sep 3, 2014 1:38 PM in response to Kappyby tsbosche,Thanks, Kappy - I searched using every combination of beeps, black screen, and startup - came up with the one you suggested, but nothing on point. Might have to try one of the geniuses ... your suggestion is appreciated.
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Sep 4, 2014 8:47 AM in response to tsboscheby tsbosche,Voodoo, again. Turned off, unplugged everything, let sit overnight, plugged everything back in this morning, and it started right up and completed installation of update. Would still like to know what 3 short beeps, 3 long beeps, then 3 short beeps means ...
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Sep 4, 2014 9:25 AM in response to rob3837by tsbosche,I deserved that! Maybe Mac's way of asking for help?
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Sep 4, 2014 9:34 AM in response to tsboscheby rob3837,★HelpfulI would highly recommend that you run the Apple Hardware Test, you may be looking at impending hardware failure. I've seen posts where the beeping is permanent and the computer can't be started up, I think you're fortunate that it's running now. A backup would be a very good idea
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Sep 4, 2014 9:39 AM in response to rob3837by tsbosche,Thanks, Rob. Looking up method to do that now, and backing up ...
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Sep 4, 2014 9:47 AM in response to tsboscheby rob3837,I think a visit to your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider might be in order.
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Sep 4, 2014 10:18 AM in response to tsboscheby OGELTHORPE,tsbosche wrote:
. Looking up method to do that now, and backing up ...
The #2 installation disk has the Apple Hardware Test on it. Look for the instructions printed on the disk.
Ciao.