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Old 08-08-2015
Sco UNIX wont boot - long beeps

HI All,

I have an old SCO-UNIX machine which I support a long standing client / friend with.

I don't use it very often, and is kept switched off. All was well 2 weeks ago, but when I tried to boot today all I get is a continuous set of long beeps but no booting. I have checked inside and cant see any obvious signs of a problem.

Any ideas - I would be very grateful.

Thanks

Andy
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Old 08-08-2015
In my experience most "long beeps" are generated by the hardware's BIOS and indicate memory problems. I would recommend you re-seat all the RAM memory first (in case of a simple poor connection between the memory module and the motherboard), followed by selected removal and testing of a subset of memory modules until the beeps cease. Of course, I could be completely wrong.
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Old 08-08-2015
Thanks

Hi,

Thanks for that. I will give that a try and will post the outcome - most appreciated.

Cheers

Andy
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Old 08-08-2015
And or the cmos battery is weak.
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Old 08-10-2015
UNIX NO BOOT - THANKS GUYS

So grateful,

Best advice ever.

Had a double whammy - CMOS battery flat AND RAM blown.

All working and good now.

All the best for such good advice.

Andy
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