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Write fault

Write fault on selected drive

Faulty diskette or hard-disk drive

Replace the diskette or hard-disk drive. See "Installing Drives."

NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see "Abbreviations and Acronyms."

System Beep Codes

When an error that cannot be reported on the monitor occurs during a boot routine, the system may emit a series of beeps that identify the problem. The beep code is a pattern of sounds; for example, one beep followed by a second beep and then a burst of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that the system was unable to read the data in NVRAM. This information is valuable to the Dell technical support representative if you need to call for technical assistance.

NOTE: If the system boots without a keyboard, mouse, or monitor attached, the system will not issue beep codes related to these peripherals.

When a beep code is emitted, record it on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in "Getting Help," and then look it up in Table 2-4. If you are unable to resolve the problem by looking up the meaning of the beep code, use the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. If you are still unable to resolve the problem, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Table 2-4. System Beep Codes

Code

Cause

Corrective Action

 

 

 

1-1-3

CMOS write/read failure

Replace the system board. See "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

1-1-4

BIOS checksum failure

This fatal error usually requires that you replace the BIOS firmware. See "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining

 

 

technical assistance.

 

 

 

1-2-1

Programmable interval-timer

Replace the system board. See "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

failure

 

 

 

 

1-2-2

DMA initialization failure

Remove and reseat the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the

1-2-3

DMA page register

problem persists, replace the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If

 

write/read failure

the problem still persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

1-3-1

Main-memory refresh

Remove and reseat the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the

 

verification failure

problem persists, replace the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If

 

 

the problem still persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

1-3-2

No memory installed

Remove and reseat the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the

 

 

problem persists, replace the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If

 

 

the problem still persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

1-3-3

Chip or data line failure in

Remove and reseat the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the

 

the first 64 KB of main

problem persists, replace the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If

 

memory

the problem still persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

1-3-4

Odd/even logic failure in the

Remove and reseat the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If the

 

first 64 KB of main memory

problem persists, replace the memory modules. See "Installing Memory Modules" in "Installing System Board Options." If

 

 

the problem still persists, see "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

1-4-

Address line failure in the

 

 

first 64 KB of main memory

 

 

 

 

1-4-2

Parity failure in the first 64

 

 

KB of main memory

 

 

 

 

2-1-1

Bit failure in the first 64 KB

 

through

of main memory

 

2-4-4

 

 

 

 

 

3-1-1

Slave DMA-register failure

Replace the system board. See "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

3-1-2

Master DMA-register failure

 

 

 

 

3-1-3

Master interrupt-mask

 

 

register failure

 

 

 

 

3-1-4

Slave interrupt-mask register

 

 

failure

 

 

 

 

3-2-4

Keyboard-controller test

Check the keyboard cable and connector for proper connection. If the problem persists, run the keyboard test in the Dell

 

failure

Diagnostics to determine whether the keyboard or keyboard controller is faulty. If the keyboard controller is faulty, replace

 

 

the system board. See "Getting Help," for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

 

 

3-3-1

CMOS failure

Run the system board test in the Dell Diagnostics to isolate the problem.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2500 specifications

The Dell 2500 is a remarkable embodiment of innovation in the world of computing. Renowned for its robust performance and versatility, the Dell 2500 caters to a wide array of users, from businesses to educational institutions, and even casual home users. Equipped with cutting-edge features and technologies, it stands out in the competitive market of laptops and desktops.

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