1 Long, then 2 Short Beeps: Video error

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1 Long, then 2 Short Beeps: Video error

Explanation: The BIOS is unable to access the video system in order to write any error messages to the screen.

Diagnosis: This is usually caused by a problem with the video card, or the memory on the video card. It can also be a motherboard issue.

Recommendation:

Troubleshoot the video card.
If the video card is not at fault, troubleshoot the motherboard.

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