Alarm, error and system messages   
13.2 Introduction to the BIOS beep codes 
  SIMATIC Panel PC 877 
13-4  Operating instructions, Release 07/2006, A5E00877780-01 
Special codes 
The following special code are provided in addition to the beep codes:  
 
Special code  Meaning 
3x short  The <Ins> key is pressed during the system start: The on-board device 
installation is skipped. The on-board graphic controller is used as the default 
display. 
1x long 8x short  Error reading the MPI system information. Contact customer service. 
4x short  MPI-EPROM programmed for the first time. 
1x long 5x short  Ethernet error Contact customer service. 
2x short  Error in checksum test of the BIOS: 
This can occur following a battery replacement or when the battery is empty.