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What post code does the BIOS give for a memory problem?

One long and two short beeps
3 beeps and a pause
A series of high and low beeps
One long and one short beep

The correct answer is: 3 beeps and a pause

The BIOS is the Basic Input/Output System, which is a type of firmware that is responsible for loading and initializing the hardware of a computer. When there is a memory problem, the BIOS will typically signal an error code through a series of beeps. Option A, one long and two short beeps, is typically associated with a problem with the video card. Option C, a series of high and low beeps, is typically associated with a system board or memory problem. Option D, one long and one short beep, is typically associated with a problem with the ROM (read-only memory) on the motherboard. Therefore, only option B, 3 beeps and a pause, is the correct answer for a memory problem according to the BIOS. It is important to pay attention to the specific sequence and pattern of beeps in order to determine and troubleshoot the issue correctly.