Gateway 9315 User Manual

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Remove the top panel by following the instructions in 

, 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.

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

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 
(one long tone followed by two short tones) during POST if the video configuration fails 
(a faulty video controller) or if an expansion card is not functioning correctly. One short 
beep indicates the BIOS will boot the operating system. No error found.

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.

The following table shows POST error beep codes. Prior to system video initialization, BIOS 
uses these codes to inform users of error conditions.

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

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The power cord or plug is damaged

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Liquid has been spilled into your server

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Your server was dropped

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The case was damaged

Instead, unplug your server and contact a qualified computer 
technician or Gateway Customer Care.

1

Memory  refresh  timer  error

Reseat the memory modules or replace with 
modules you know are good.

2

Parity error in the first 64 KB of memory.

Same as for 1 beep.

3

Base memory read/write test error

Same as for 1 beep.