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Old January 27th 06, 12:42 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.setup
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Help, what does it mean when I get 2 short beeps, pause then 2 more shorts
beeps after the win command?

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Old January 27th 06, 01:18 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.setup
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This is a motherboard error code, not a Windows error code. Consult with
your computer manual, motherboard manual, or manufacturer's Web site.

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Help, what does it mean when I get 2 short beeps, pause then 2 more shorts
beeps after the win command?

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Old January 27th 06, 07:54 AM posted to microsoft.public.win98.setup
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What do you mean "after the win command". Are you typing WIN to start
Windows?
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Old January 27th 06, 12:45 PM posted to microsoft.public.win98.setup
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Hardware problem. This site has a fantastic list of BIOS Beep Codes... AMI,
AST, Award, Compaq, IBM, Mylex, Phoenix and Quadtel
http://bioscentral.com/

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