Microprocessor has failed a BIOS test.
Memory failed to be sized or enabled.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Reseat the memory modules. If the problem persists, remove all but one memory module, and then restart the computer. Repeat this step until the malfunctioning memory module is identified.
PCI bus failure has occurred.
Video controller failed to initialize or respond.
Remove all cards and restart the computer to determine if a resource conflict exists. If a conflict exists, resolve the conflict.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
IDE bus failure has occurred.
Reseat the IDE cables. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
USB port or a device connected to it has failed initialization.
Other failure.
Disconnect the device from the USB port. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide 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
If the computer emits a beep code and then fails to start, write down the beep code and look it up in Table 2.
Table 2. System Beep Codes
Beep Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
Possible Cause
Memory refresh failure
Parity cannot be reset
Memory failure within the first 64 KB of memory
Timer not operational
Processor failure
8442 keyboard controller error
Corrective Action
Reseat the memory modules.
Reseat the memory modules.
Reseat the memory modules.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
See "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on