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‎11-27-2021 11:32 AM

HP Recommended
Product: Z240 SSF
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

3LONG BEEPS &3 SHORT BEEPS NO POST

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‎11-27-2021 01:29 PM

HP Recommended

Hi:

 

See chapter 4, page 81 of the service manual for what the code means.

 

HP Z240 Workstation Maintenance and Service Guide

 

3.3 The embedded controller has timed out waiting for BIOS to return from graphics initialization.

 

Troubleshooting steps...

 

Hardware
3.3
The embedded controller has timed out waiting for BIOS to return from graphics initialization.
Indicates potential graphics chip failure.
For integrated configuration:
  1. For integrated configuration, confirm if graphics is on processor or system board.
  2. For integrated where graphics is on the CPU, swap known good processor.
  3. For integrated configuration, replace system board and/or processor as appropriate. If the add-in card requires additional power, verify the cord is plugged in.
For non-integrated configuration:
  1. Reseat card if able.
  2. Test known good card if able.
  3. Replace affected component.
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