Compaq Utilities - Compaq Armada E700 Series Maintenance And Service Manual

Beep Code Beep Sequence
0 S-S-S-P-S-S-L-P
1 S-S-S-P-S-L-S-P
2 S-S-S-P-S-L-L-P
3 S-S-S-P-L-S-S-P
4 S-S-S-P-L-S-L-P
5 S-S-S-P-L-L-S-P
6 S-S-S-P-L-L-L-P
7 S-S-L-P-S-S-S-P
8 S-S-L-P-S-S-L-P
NOTE: S = Short, L = Long, P = Pause

2.4 Compaq Utilities

Compaq Utilities contain several functions that
I Determine if various computer devices are recognized by the system and are
operating properly.
I Provide information about the system once it is configured.
Compaq Utilities include the following programs:
I Computer Setup
I 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.
2-6 Troubleshooting
Table 2-3
Fatal Error Beep Codes
Description
The DMA page registers are
faulty.
The refresh circuitry is faulty.
The ROM checksum is
incorrect.
The CMOS RAM test failed.
The DMA controller is faulty.
The interrupt controller failed.
The keyboard controller
failed.
Graphics adapter is faulty.
Internal RAM is faulty.
Recommended Action
Replace system board.
Replace memory board
or system board if
memory on system
board is faulty.