Beep Codes

compatibility error exists.

Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see "Memory").

If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer Owner's Manual for information about how to contact Dell).

A possible expansion card failure has occurred.

1.Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) (see "Cards")and restarting the computer.

2.If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer.

3.Repeat this process for each card. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Compatibilities" in your computer Owner's Manual).

4.If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer Owner's Manual for information about how to contact Dell).

Another failure has occurred.	Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system
	board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see
	"System Board Components").
	If there is an error message on your screen identifying a
	problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive),
	check the device to ensure that it is functioning properly.
	The operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such
	as the floppy drive or hard drive); check system setup to
	ensure that the boot sequence is correct for the devices
	installed on your computer.
	Check the computer message that appears on your monitor
	screen.
	If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your computer
	Owner's Manual for information about how to contact Dell).
The computer is in a normal	None.
operating condition after POST.
NOTE: The diagnostic lights are
not lit after the system
successfully boots to the
operating system.

Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem.

If your computer beeps during start-up:

1.Write down the beep code.

2.Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause.

3.Contact Dell for technical assistance (see your computer Owner's Manual for information about how to contact Dell).

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