Restoring The Software - Compaq dx2355 - Microtower PC Troubleshooting Manual

Diagnostic Front Panel LEDs and Audible Codes (Continued)
Activity
4 short beeps followed
by a three second
pause.
5 short beeps followed
by a three second pause

Restoring the Software

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Troubleshooting Guide
Beeps Recommended Action
4 short Flashing operation has failed (checksum error,
beeps 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 BIOS recovery was successful.
beeps
No action required.
The Windows operating system and software can be restored to the
original state that they were when you purchased the computer by
using the Restore Plus! CD. See the documentation included with the
Restore Plus! CD for complete instructions on using this feature.
In the event that you lose power during the initial operating system
installation process, use the Restore Plus! CD to install the operating
system.
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