Table
Beeps | Diagnosis | Recommended action |
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3 short beeps, 3 | Flashing not ready (missing utility or | Upgrade the BIOS to proper version. |
second pause | BIOS image file, etc.) |
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4 short beeps, 3 Flashing operation has failed
second pause (checksum error, corrupted image, etc.)
1.Verify the correct ROM.
2.Flash the ROM if needed.
3.If an expansion board was recently added, remove it to see if the problem remains.
4.Clear CMOS.
5.If the message disappears, there may be a problem with the expansion card.
6.Replace the system board.
5 short beeps, 3 BIOS recovery was successful | No action required. |
second pause |
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LED Codes
The following table describes the LED states for the PCs.
LED | State | LED Status |
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Power LED Indicator | System on (normal operation) | Steady green |
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| Suspend to RAM | Blinks green every 2 seconds |
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| Computer off | LED not on |
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Drive LED Indicator | Normal hard drive activity | Green drive LED is flashing |
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66 Appendix B Diagnostics