Dell PP36L, PP36S, PP36X manual Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive

If your computer beeps during start-up:

1Write down the beep code.

2Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).

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 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 at support.dell.com).
		3 If the problem persists, contact Dell.
3	Possible system	Contact Dell.
	board failure

4RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory

failure	module/memory connector placement
	requirements exist (see your Service Manual at
	support.dell.com).
2	Verify that the memory modules that you are
	installing are compatible with your computer
	(see your Service Manual at
	support.dell.com).
3	If the problem persists, contact Dell.

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