Dell B110 service manual Beep Codes, Code Cause

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occurred.

Another failure has occurred.

2.If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer.

3.Repeat this process for each card. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts.

4.If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive.

If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.

The operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); check system setup to make sure that the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer.

If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

The computer is in a

None.

normal operating

 

condition after POST.

 

Beep Codes

Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem.

Reseating the memory modules may fix the beep code errors in the following table. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Code Cause

1-3-1 through 2-4-4 Memory not being properly identified or used

4-3-1

Memory failure above address 0FFFFh

If you hear one of the following beep codes, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Code Cause

1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure

1-1-3 NVRAM

1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure

1-2-1 Programmable interval timer

1-2-2 DMA initialization failure

1-2-3 DMA page register read/write failure

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Contents Abbreviations and Acronyms Getting Started Before You BeginRecommended Tools Turning Off Your ComputerTurn off your computer Open the computer cover Back to ContentsRemoving the Computer Cover Inside View of Your Computer System Board Components Technical OverviewPower Supply DC Connector Pin Assignments Minimum Current a Maximum Current a Pin Number Signal name Wire Color DC Power Connector P1DC Power Connector P2 DC Power Connector P4 DC Power Connectors P8 and P9DC Power Connector P6 Pin Number Signal Name 18-AWG Wire ColorPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire Color DC Power Connector P7Computer Information Technical SpecificationsMemory Video ConnectorsAudio Expansion BusControls and Lights PowerPhysical EnvironmentalBack to Contents Power Lights Advanced TroubleshootingRemove and then reinstall the memory modules Network LightsLight Pattern Problem Description Diagnostic LightsSuggested Resolution Yellow LEDCode Cause Beep CodesEnter the system setup program, verify System setup programSystem Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective ActionFDD Entering System Setup System SetupSystem Setup Screens OverviewDrive Configuration System Setup OptionsSystem Hard-Disk Drive SequenceMemory Information Boot SequenceCPU Information Integrated DevicesOption Settings Boot SequenceChanging Boot Sequence for the Current Boot Power ManagementEnter system setup Clearing Forgotten PasswordsChanging Boot Sequence for Future Boots Replace the computer cover Memory Installation Guidelines Removing and Installing PartsHard Drive Power Supply Floppy Drive Battery MemoryShut down the computer through the Start menu Installing MemoryReplace the computer cover PCI Cards CardsBefore installing any cards Removing the Front Panel Front PanelRemove the computer cover Removing the Front-Panel InsertReattaching the Front Panel Connecting Drive Cables General Installation GuidelinesDrives Hard DriveRemoving a Hard Drive Installing a Hard Drive Page Removing a Floppy Drive Floppy DriveInstalling a Floppy Drive Removing a CD/DVD Drive CD/DVD DriveInstalling a CD/DVD Drive Adding a Second CD or DVD Drive Page Removing the Processor ProcessorInstalling the Processor Page Removing the Fan Assembly Fan AssemblyReplacing the Fan Assembly Removing the System Board Remove the microprocessor heat sink Remove the fan assemblySystem Board Reinstall the fan assembly Installing the System BoardReplacing the Power Supply Power SupplyRemoving the Power Supply Battery Replace the computer cover Replacing the Computer Cover
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