Apple
9L0-012 · Question #62
What is the likely cause of an iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) producing a single error tone at startup that repeats every five seconds.
The correct answer is A. The unit does not have RAM or RAM is not installed properly. https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT202768
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Question
What is the likely cause of an iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013) producing a single error tone at startup that repeats every five seconds.
Options
- AThe unit does not have RAM or RAM is not installed properly.
- BThe logic board has failed and must be replaced.
- CThe RAM does not pass data integrity tests.
- DThe hard drive has failed S.M.A.R.T. status.
How the community answered
(18 responses)- A83% (15)
- B6% (1)
- C6% (1)
- D6% (1)
Explanation
Topics
#startup error tone#RAM failure#iMac diagnostic#POST beep codes
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