Symptom/Error:
FRU/Action.
One long, two or three short beeps
1. System Board
during POST (Video POST error)
(If Aptiva check Opt.Video-memory)
2. Display Adapter
3. System Board
One long, one short beeps
1. (Aptiva) SIMM memory
If Aptiva C-1 type reseat Memory SIMM(s)
If Aptiva C-2 type check SIMM size/order
2. Memory SIMM
Two short beeps and
1. (Aptiva) Clock-Battery <2.8 Vdc
blank/unreadable/distorted Monitor image
2. Monitor
3. I/O monitor signal connection
4. System Board
If Aptiva C-2 system check
SIMM size/order
5. Memory SIMM
More than one beep during POST
1. System Board
2. Any Adapter
Continuous beep
1. System Board
Repeating short beeps
1. Keyboard (stuck key ?)
2. Keyboard Connector/Cable
3. System Board
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