Dell PP32LA, P168C, PP32LB specifications Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive

Code	Description	Suggested Remedy
(repetitive
short beeps)
1	BIOS checksum	Contact Dell.
	failure. Possible
	motherboard failure.

2No memory modules 1 If you have two or more memory modules

	are detected	installed, remove the modules, reinstall one
		module (see your Service Manual on the Dell
		Support website at support.dell.com), and
		then restart the computer. If the computer
		starts normally, reinstall an additional module.
		Continue until you have identified a faulty
		module or reinstalled all modules without
		error.
		2 If available, install good memory of the same
		type into your computer see your Service
		Manual on the Dell Support website at
		support.dell.com).
		3 If the problem persists, contact Dell.
3	Possible	Contact Dell.
	motherboard failure

4RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory

	failure		module/memory connector placement
			requirements exist (see your Service Manual
			on the Dell Support website at
			support.dell.com).
		2	Verify that the memory modules that you are
			installing are compatible with your computer
			(see your Service Manual on the Dell Support
			website at support.dell.com).
		3	If the problem persists, contact Dell.
5	Real time clock	1	Replace the battery see your Service Manual
	failure. Possible		on the Dell Support website at
	battery failure or		support.dell.com).
	motherboard failure.	2	If the problem persists, contact Dell.

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