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Compaq BIOS
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| Beeps |
Error Message
| Description |
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| 1 short |
No error |
System is booting properly |
1 long
1 short |
BIOS ROM checksum error |
The contents of the BIOS
ROM to not match the expected contents. If possible, reload
the BIOS from the PAQ |
| 2 short |
General error |
Unknown |
1 long
2 short |
Video error |
Check the video adapter
and ensure it's seated properly. If possible, replace the video
adapter |
7 beeps
(1 long, 1 short, 1 long,
1 short, pause, 1 long, 1 short, 1 short |
AGP video |
The AGP video card is faulty.
Reseat the card or replace it outright. This beep pertains
to Compaq Deskpro systems |
| 1 long never ending beep |
Memory error |
Bad RAM. Replace and
test
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1 short
2 long |
Bad RAM |
Reseat RAM then retest;
replace RAM if failure continues |
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