98 IBM® xSeries 250: User’s ReferenceRepeating short beepsThe system board might contain a failing component, your keyboard mightbe defective, or a key on the keyboard might be stuck. Ensure that:1. Nothing is resting on the keyboard and pressing a key.2. No key is stuck.3. The keyboard cable is connected correctly to the keyboard and to thecorrect connector on the server.Running the diagnostic tests can isolate the server component that failed, butyou must have your system serviced. If the error message remains, call forservice.Note: If you just connected a new mouse or other pointing device, turn offthe server and disconnect that device. Wait at least 5 seconds; then,turn on the server. If the error message goes away, replace the device.One long and one short beepPOST encountered an error on a video adapter. If you are using the integratedvideo controller, call for service. If you are using an optional video adapter,replace the failing video adapter.One long and two short beepsA video I/O adapter ROM is not readable, or the video subsystem isdefective. If you hear this beep combination twice, both the system board andan optional video adapter have failed the test. This beep combination mightalso indicate that the system board contains a failing component.One long and three short beepsThe system-board video subsystem has not detected a monitor connection tothe server. Ensure that the monitor is connected to the server. If the problempersists, replace the monitor.Two long and two short beepsPOST does not support the optional video adapter. This beep combinationoccurs when you install a video adapter that is incompatible with your server.Replace the optional video adapter with one that the server supports or usethe integrated video controller.
