Dell FX160 manual Beep Codes, Code Description Suggested Resolution Repetitive Short beeps

A possible BIOS failure has	• Clear CMOS (see Clearing CMOS Settings)
occurred; the computer is in	• Re-flash the BIOS or install a BIOS update (see Flashing the BIOS) and restart the computer.
the recovery mode.	• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
A possible processor failure	• Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
has occurred.
Memory modules are detected,	• If two memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Removing a Memory Module), then
but a memory failure has	reinstall one module (see Replacing a Memory Module) and restart the computer. If the computer
occurred.	starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one at a time) until you have
	identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.
	• If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see Memory).
	• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
A possible PCI device failure	• If a wireless card is installed, remove the card (see Removing the Wireless Card) an restart your
has occurred.	computer. If the problem disappears, install a new wireless card.
	• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
A possible graphics failure has	• Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
occurred.
A possible storage device	• If a hard drive is installed, reseat the drive's power and data cable connectors (see Removing the
failure has occurred.	Hard Drive Bracket Assembly) and restart your computer.
	• If a NVRAM module is installed, reseat the module (see NVRAM Module) and restart your computer.
	• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
A possible USB failure has	• Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer.
occurred.	• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
No memory modules are	• If two memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Removing a Memory Module), then
detected.	reinstall one module (see Replacing a Memory Module) and restart the computer. If the computer
	starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one at a time) until you have
	identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.
	• If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see Memory).
	• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
System board failure has	• Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
occurred.
Memory modules are detected,	• Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see Memory).
but a memory configuration or	• Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see Memory).
compatibility error exists.	• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
A possible system board	• Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
resource and/or hardware
failure has occurred.
Another failure has occurred.	• If a hard drive is installed, reseat the drive's power and data cable connectors (see Hard Drive
	Assembly (Optional)) and restart your computer.
	• If a NVRAM module is installed, reseat the module (see NVRAM Module) and restart your computer.
	• If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the hard
	drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.
	• If the operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as a CD/DVD drive), check BIOS
	settings to ensure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer.
	• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).

Beep Codes

Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. For example, one possible beep code may consist of three short, repeated beeps indicating that the computer has encountered a possible system board failure.

If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-up:

1.Write down the beep code.

2.Run the Dell Diagnostics to further identify the problem. (see Dell Diagnostics).

Code	Description	Suggested Resolution
(repetitive
short beeps)
1	BIOS checksum failure.	• Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
	Possible system board
	failure.
2	No memory modules are	• If two memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see Removing a Memory Module), then
	detected.	reinstall one module (see Replacing a Memory Module) and restart the computer. If the computer starts