Toshiba Tecra A2 - Manual (Page 151)

User’s Manual 9-17
Troubleshooting
Memory expansion
Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices , for information on installing
memory modules.
When a memory error occurs, a sequence of beeps is heard.
Long beep
One-second beep
Short beep 0.5-second beep, followed by 0.5-second silence
No sound No sound for one second
Problem Procedure
You hear a pattern of
beeps.
(Two beeps: a long
beep followed by a
short beep, indicates
there is a defective
memory module in slot
A.
Three beeps: a long
beep followed by two
short beeps indicates
there is a defective
memory module in slot
B.
When both patterns
are heard, both
memories in slot A
and B are defective)
Make sure the memory module installed in the
expansion slot is compatible with the computer.
If an incompatible module has been installed,
follow the steps below.
1. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all peripheral
devices.
2. Remove the battery.
3. Remove the memory module.
4. Replace the battery and/or connect the AC
adaptor.
5. Turn on the power.
If problems persist, contact your dealer.
The computer will not
start and the following
sequence of beeps
sounds:Long, short,
short, short, ...
There is a total of 2GB of memory in the
memory slots.
The computer will not
start and the following
sequence of beeps
sounds:Long, short, ...
Unsupported memory (with SPD) is installed in
Slot A.
The computer will not
start and the following
sequence of beeps
sounds: Long, short,
short, ...
Unsupported memory (with SPD) is installed in
Slot B.