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I have a Lenovo L480 20LS002YMX which suddenly complains when starting up:

0188: Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area.
Press Esc to continue or F1 to enter Setup.

According to numerous sites:

Message: 0188: Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area.
Solution: The EEPROM checksum is not correct (block # 0 and 1). The system board should be replaced, and the box serial number needs to be reinstalled. Have the computer serviced.

(https://www.rsmanuals.com/4369/lenovo-thinkpad-e570-e570c-e575/page-77/)

The laptop still works when pressing Esc so I am not thinking of buying a new motherboard.

What annoys me the most is the beeping every time it displays the error. How can I disable that sound? I assume it has something to do with BIOS.

I do not have an option in BIOS to disable the beeping (only to disable Password Beep and Keyboard Beep - they are right now both disabled).

I am BTW running dual boot with Windows 10 and Ubuntu 18.04

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  • When I had a similar problem years ago, of course a different board, I simply removed the beeper using wire cutters. Might be harder on a modern board.
    – Chenmunka
    Commented Sep 1, 2021 at 9:10
  • I already checked for that. Unfortunately, the beeping is coming from the two main speakers which I don't want to dismount
    – Magnus
    Commented Sep 1, 2021 at 9:14
  • Did you consider a BIOS update (or at least a "Reset to factory defaults")? This may fix the problem altogether.
    – Tonny
    Commented Sep 1, 2021 at 10:26
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    I have updated my BIOS, but there is still no option to disable the beeping
    – Magnus
    Commented Sep 1, 2021 at 11:18

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Reset to default
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If your keyboard has Sound Off key, you may use it before shutdown, and it may stay in effect after the boot. enter image description here

If the above does not apply to your computer model, then there is no software solution.

Note that silencing the beeper may also prevent notifications if other errors arrive.

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    There is no beeping when muting the laptop via the mute-key before the shutdown, and booting up again (it stays muted). NOTE! It has to be muted and not be on 0.
    – Magnus
    Commented Sep 1, 2021 at 9:23

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