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Battery replacement, Beep codes, Battery replacement beep codes – Gateway 955 User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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Battery replacement

If you have problems after installing a new CMOS battery, try each of the
following items, closing the case and restarting the server after each try:

Restart your server, then open the BIOS Setup utility by pressing and
holding F2 while your server restarts. Correct any discrepancies.

Remove the top panel by following the instructions in

“Opening the server

case” on page 46

, then make sure that all cables inside the case are attached

securely. Also, make sure that the colored cable edges are aligned correctly
and that the connectors do not miss any pins.

If you have the correct test equipment, make sure that the new battery
has power. Although unlikely, your new battery may be defective.

Beep codes

Whenever a recoverable error occurs during the power-on self-test (POST), the
BIOS displays an error message that describes the problem. The BIOS also sounds
a beep code for errors when video is not available for text messages.

A PCI expansion card (for example, a RAID controller) can also issue audible
errors by itself, usually consisting of one long tone followed by a series of short
tones. For more information on the beep codes issued, check the
documentation for that device.

Warning

To avoid bodily injury, do not attempt to troubleshoot your
server problem if:

The power cord or plug is damaged

Liquid has been spilled into your server

Your server was dropped

The case was damaged

Instead, unplug your server and contact a qualified
computer technician.