Compaq Utilities - Compaq Armada M300 series Maintenance And Service Manual

Beep Code
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

2.5 Compaq Utilities

Compaq Utilities contain several functions that
Determine if various computer devices are recognized by the system and are
operating properly.
Provide information about the system once it is configured.
Compaq Utilities include the following programs:
Computer Setup
Compaq Diagnostics
To access Compaq Utilities:
1. Turn on or restart the computer by clicking StartÅShut DownÅRestart 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
Beep Sequence
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.
Description Recommended Action
Replace system board.
Replace memory board or
system board if memory on
system board is faulty.