Bios Beep Sounds; Memory Expansion; Sound System - Toshiba PORTÉGÉ M500 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Bios Beep Sounds

Problem
Beep sounds

Memory expansion

Refer also to Chapter 8,
memory modules.
Problem
Beep sounds.
(Two beeps, a dash
and a dot, for a
defective memory
module in slot A.
Three beeps, a dash
and two dots for slot B.
When both beeps
sound, both memories
in slot A and B are
defective.)
Error beep sounds
(Five beeps, a dash
and four dots).

Sound system

Refer also to documentation for your audio devices.
Problem
No sound is heard
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Procedure
Beep volume can be set to High/Medium/Low/Off
using the Bios Setup Program. The Default is
Medium.
The volume for the loud beep sound that occurs
when there is a memory error cannot be adjusted.
Optional Devices, for information on installing
Procedure
Make sure the memory module installed in the
memory slot is compatible with the computer.
If an incompatible module has been installed,
follow the steps below.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral
devices.
3. Remove the battery pack.
4. Remove the memory module.
5. Install the battery and/or connect the AC
adaptor.
6. Turn on the power.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.
®
The Intel 940GML model cannot boot if a
memory module of over 2GB is installed. Verify
that the installed memory does not exceed 2GB.
Procedure
Adjust the volume control dial.
Check the software volume settings.
Make sure the headphone connection is secure.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.
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