2-6
Troubleshooting
Table 2-3
Fatal Error Beep Codes
Beep Code Beep Sequence Description Recommended Action
0 S-S-S-P-S-S-L-P The DMA page registers are
faulty.
Replace system board.
1 S-S-S-P-S-L-S-P The refresh circuitry is faulty.
2 S-S-S-P-S-L-L-P The ROM checksum is incorrect.
3 S-S-S-P-L-S-S-P The CMOS RAM test failed.
4 S-S-S-P-L-S-L-P The DMA controller is faulty.
5 S-S-S-P-L-L-S-P The interrupt controller failed.
6 S-S-S-P-L-L-L-P The keyboard controller failed.
7 S-S-L-P-S-S-S-P Graphics adapter is faulty.
8 S-S-L-P-S-S-L-P Internal RAM is faulty. Replace memory board or
system board if memory on
system board is faulty.
NOTE:
S = Short, L = Long, P = Pause
2.5 Compaq Utilities
Compaq Utilities contain several functions that
■
Determine if various computer devices are recognized by the system and are
operating properly.
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Provide information about the system once it is configured.
Compaq Utilities include the following programs:
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Computer Setup
■
Compaq Diagnostics
To access Compaq Utilities:
1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start
Æ
Shut Down
Æ
Restart the
computer.
2. Press
F10
when the blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner of the display.
3. Select a menu option.
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