Memory Expansion - Toshiba TECRA A2 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Memory expansion

Refer also to Chapter 8,
memory modules.
Problem
You hear a pattern of
beeps.
(Two beeps: a long
beep followed by a
short beep, indicates
there is a defective
memory module in slot
A.
Three beeps: a long
beep followed by two
short beeps indicates
there is a defective
memory module in slot
B.
When both patterns
are heard, both
memories in slot A
and B are defective)
When a memory error occurs, a sequence of beeps is heard.
Long beep
Short beep
No sound
The computer will not
start and the following
sequence of beeps
sounds:Long, short,
short, short, ...
The computer will not
start and the following
sequence of beeps
sounds:Long, short, ...
The computer will not
start and the following
sequence of beeps
sounds:Long, short,
short, ...
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Optional
Procedure
Make sure the memory module installed in the
expansion slot is compatible with the computer.
If an incompatible module has been installed,
follow the steps below.
1. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral
devices.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the memory module.
4. Replace the battery and/or connect the AC
adaptor.
5. Turn on the power.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.
One-second beep
0.5-second beep, followed by 0.5-second silence
No sound for one second
There is a total of 2GB of memory in the
memory slots.
Unsupported memory (with SPD) is installed in
Slot A.
Unsupported memory (with SPD) is installed in
Slot B.
Devices, for information on installing
User's Manual