Compaq BIOS:
Beeps | Error Message | Description | |||
1 short | No error
| System is booting properly | |||
1 long, 1 short | BIOS ROM checksum error | The contents of the BIOS ROM to not match the expected contents. If possible, reload the BIOS from the PAQ | |||
2 short | General error | Unknown | |||
1 long, 2 short | Video error | Check the video adapter and ensure it's seated properly. If possible, replace the video adapter | |||
7 beeps (1 long, 1s, 1l, 1 short, pause, 1 long, 1 short, 1 short) | AGP video | The AGP video card is faulty. Reseat the card or replace it outright. This beep pertains to Compaq Deskpro systems | |||
1 long neverending beep | Memory error. Bad RAM. Replace and test | ||||
1 short, 2 long | Bad RAM | Reseat RAM then retest; replace RAM if failure continues |