Dell 4300s Post Beep Codes, System Messages, Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective Action

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Other failure.

See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

Computer has started and turned over control to the operating system.

No action is necessary.

POST Beep Codes

If the monitor cannot display errors or problems, during POST the computer might emit a series of beeps, or beep code, that identifies the problem. The POST beep codes are listed below.

Beep
Codes	Possible Cause	Corrective Action
1	A memory refresh failure occurred.	Reseat the memory modules.

2	Memory parity cannot be reset.	Reseat the memory modules.

3	A failure occurred in the first 64 KB of memory.	Reseat the memory modules.

4	The system timer is not operational.	See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
		assistance.
6	8042 Gate A20 cannot be toggled.	See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
		assistance.

7	An exception interrupt error occurred.	See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
		assistance.

8	A read/write error occurred in the display	See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
	memory.	assistance.

10	A CMOS shutdown register test error occurred.	See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
		assistance.

11	An invalid BIOS is installed.	See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical
		assistance.

System Messages

Message	Possible Cause	Corrective Action

8042 Gate-A20 error	The keyboard controller failed its test.	If you receive this message after making changes in the system setup
		program, enter the program and restore the original value(s).

Address Line Short!	Error in the address decoding circuitry in the	Reseat the memory modules.
	memory.

C: Drive Error	The hard drive is not working or is not configured	Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and defined
	correctly.	correctly in the system setup program.
C: Drive Failure

Cache Memory Bad, Do	Cache memory is not operating.	See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
Not Enable Cache		technical assistance.

CH-2 Timer Error	An error is occurring on the timer on the system	See "Contacting Dell" in the Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
	board.	technical assistance.
CMOS Battery State	The system configuration information in the system	Enter the system setup program and verify the system configuration; then
Low	setup program is incorrect, or the battery charge	restart the computer.
	may be low.
CMOS Checksum Failure
CMOS System Options
Not Set
CMOS Display Type
Mismatch
CMOS Memory Size
Mismatch

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Contents Dell Dimension 4300S Hints, Notices, and CautionsAbbreviations and Acronyms Diagnostic Codes Diagnostic Code Definition Corrective ActionSystem Codes and Messages Message Possible Cause Corrective Action Post Beep CodesSystem Messages Beep Codes Possible Cause Corrective ActionPost Downloading the Tell Me How Help File and Associated Files DocumentationPrinted Documentation Online DocumentationAdding Parts Safety InstructionsWhen Using Your Computer When Working Inside Your ComputerMicrosoft Windows XP Shutting Down the ComputerAttaching and Removing the Computer Stand Protecting Against Electrostatic DischargeShut down the computer Opening the Computer CoverLooking Inside Your Computer Adding or Removing Cards Shut down the computer Close the computer cover Attach the computer stand optional Adding MemoryReplacing the AGP Card Front Panel Inserts Hard Drive Page Floppy Drive Page Inch Drive Page Replacing the Microprocessor Page Removing the System Board Replacing the System BoardReplacing the System Board Closing the Computer CoverBack to Contents Start-Up Error Messages Solving ProblemsAccessing Help Files Power ProblemsIf the screen is blank Video and Monitor ProblemsSound and Speaker Problems Adjust the Windows display settingsIf you cannot print to a USB printer Printer ProblemsReinstall the Sound audio driver- See Reinstalling Drivers If you cannot print to a parallel port printerVerify that the modem is communicating with Windows Scanner ProblemsModem Problems Mouse ProblemsIf you cannot save a file to a floppy disk Keyboard ProblemsDrive Problems Check the mouse settingsIf the CD-RW drive stops writing Network ProblemsMicrosoft Windows Error Messages If you have a hard drive problemInternet Connection Problems General Program ProblemsAt the Welcome Dell System Owner screen, click Next Mail ProblemsResolving Other Technical Problems Reinstalling Drivers Double-click the Phone and Modems Options iconUsing the Windows XP Device Driver Rollback Resolving Software and Hardware IncompatibilitiesWindows XP Click the System Restore tab Using System RestoreCreating a Restore Point Click Performance and MaintenanceReinstalling Windows XP Undoing the Last System RestoreRestoring the Computer to an Earlier Operating State Reinstalling Windows Back to Contents Technical Specifications Controls and Lights PowerAudio3 VideoBack to Contents Overview System Setup ProgramViewing Settings System Setup Program ScreensOption Function PXE BIS Clearing Forgotten PasswordsTechnical Overview Internal View System Board Connectors and SocketsSocketed Microprocessor Power SupplyPin Number Signal name 18-AWG Wire DC Power ConnectorsPin Number Signal Name 22-AWG Wire DC Power Connector P6DC Power Connectors P2, P3, and P4 DC Power Connector P5Page Controls and Lights Computer StandFront View Back View Headphone ConnectorSerial Connector

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