Originally Posted by
Dizey
2 short beeps on AMI Bios usually indicates failed DRAM parity check. For Award it's usually a CMOS error. I would start by pulling the CMOS battery for a good 30s, and then replacing it. You can also reset the BIOS using the CMOS jumper as well. Remove the ram, and try booting the system with only 1 stick installed. Make sure the contacts are clean and the sockets are clear of anything that might interfere with making a clean connection.
Inspect the board for ruptured capacitors, especially near the DRAM area. Ruptured caps will look like this: