Code | Description | Suggested Remedy |
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short beeps) |
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4RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory
| failure |
| module/memory connector placement |
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| requirements exist (see your Service Manual at |
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| support.dell.com). |
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| 2 | Verify that the memory modules that you are |
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| installing are compatible with your computer |
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| (see your Service Manual at |
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| support.dell.com). |
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| 3 | If the problem persists, contact Dell. |
5 | 1 | Replace the battery (see your Service Manual | |
| failure. Possible |
| at support.dell.com). |
| battery failure or | 2 | If the problem persists, contact Dell. |
| motherboard failure. |
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6 | Video BIOS Test | Contact Dell. | |
| Failure |
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7 | Contact Dell. | ||
| failure |
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Error Messages
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer.
If the message is not listed, see the documentation for the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared.
A U X I L I A R Y D E V I C E F A I L U R E — The touch pad or external mouse may be faulty. For an external mouse, check the cable connection. Enable the Pointing Device option in the system setup program. See your Service Manual at support.dell.com for more information. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).
B A D C O M M A N D O R F I L E N A M E — Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used the correct pathname.
C A C H E D I S A B L E D D U E T O F A I L U R E — The primary cache internal to the microprocessor has failed. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 65).
Troubleshooting
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