Appendix Aerror Messages And Codes; Introduction; Power-On Messages; Beep/Keyboard Led Codes - Compaq EN Series Technical Reference Manual

Appendix A
ERROR MESSAGES AND CODES
A. Appendix A ERROR MESSAGES AND CODES
A.1

INTRODUCTION

This appendix lists the error codes and a brief description of the probable cause of the error. Note
that not all errors listed in this appendix may be applicable to a particular system depending on
the model and/or configuration.
A.2

POWER-ON MESSAGES

Table A–1. Power-On Messages
Message
CMOS Time and Date Not Set
(none)
Run Setup
A.3

BEEP/KEYBOARD LED CODES

Table A–2. Beep/Keyboard LED Codes
Beeps
1 short, 2 long
1 long, 2 short
2 long, 1 short
NOTE:
[1] PS/2 keyboard only.
Table A-1.
Power-On Messages
Beeps Probable Cause
(None) Invalid time or date
2 short Power-On successful
(None) Any failure
Table A-2.
Beep/Keyboard LED Codes
LED Blinking [1]
NUM Lock
CAP Lock
Scroll Lock
Changed – April 1998
Technical Reference Guide
Probable Cause
Base memory failure.
Video/graphics controller failure.
System failure (prior to video initialization).
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