Dell KR019, WMTE01 Beep Codes, If your computer emits a series of beeps during start-up

–Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

•If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, but an internal power problem may exist.

–Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

•If the power light is steady amber, a device may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.

–Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

–Remove and then reinstall any cards (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

•Eliminate interference. Some possible causes of interference are:

–Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables

–Too many devices on a power strip

–Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

Beep Codes

Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up. The series of beeps, called a beep code, can help you identify a problem with your computer.

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

1Write down the beep code on the "Diagnostics Checklist" on page 70.

2Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Troubleshooting Tips" on page 44).

3Contact Dell for technical assistance (see "Contacting Dell" on page 71).

Code	Cause
1-1-2	Microprocessor register failure
1-1-3	NVRAM read/write failure
1-1-4	ROM BIOS checksum failure

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