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

Replace system board.

 

 

faulty.

 

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

2.4 Compaq Utilities

Compaq Utilities contain several functions that

■Determine if various computer devices are recognized by the system and are operating properly.

■Provide information about the system once it is configured.

Compaq Utilities include the following programs:

■Computer Setup

■Compaq Diagnostics

To access Compaq Utilities:

1.Turn on or restart the computer by clicking Start￿Shut Down￿Restart the computer.

2.Press F10 when the blinking cursor appears in the upper-right corner of the display.

3.Select a menu option.

2-6Troubleshooting