IBM Aptiva 2198, Reference Manual

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POST beep codes
Beep codes are to be used as a last resort only. If the beeps are
accompanied by an error code, use the error code for diagnostic purposes.
For information about error codes, see “POST error codes” on page 97. If
any tone other than one short beep sounds, have your computer serviced.
No beep or one beep and the appearance of text on the monitor indicate
successful completion of POST. More than one beep or a long, solid tone
indicates that POST detected an error.
If the following beep codes occur, make a note of the beep code, and then
have the computer serviced. When you call for service, the HelpCenter
technician will use the beep code to determine the failing part.
Table 1 (Page 7 of 7). POST error codes
Code Description Action
5962 IDE CD-ROM configuration
error 1. Go to Chapter 4, “Using
the Configuration/Setup
Utility program” on page 27
and start the
Configuration/Setup Utility
program. Verify that all
installed IDE drives are
enabled and the
configuration for the drives
is correct. If you change
any settings, make sure
you save the settings
before you exit the
Configuration/Setup Utility
program.
2. Make sure the cables are
correctly installed and
securely connected to the
IDE drives and system
board.
3. If the problem persists,
have the computer
serviced.
860 x Pointing device or system board
error Have the computer serviced.
I9990301 Hard disk failure Have the computer serviced.
Beep code Probable cause
1–1–3 CMOS write/read failure
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