Dell Comprehensive Guide to Beep Codes and BIOS Errors

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Amber LED State

Description

3,4

possible system board error

3,5

memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility error

3,6

possible system board resource and/or hardware failure

3,7

some other failure with messages on screen

Beep Code

The computer can emit a series of beeps during start-up if the display does not show errors or problems. These series of beeps, called beep codes, identify various problems. The delay between each beep is 300 ms, the delay between each set of beeps is 3 sec, and the beep sound lasts 300 ms. After each beep and each set of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button. If so, BIOS will jump out from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and power system.

Code

1-3-2

Cause

Memory failure

Error Messages

Error Message

Description

Address mark not

The BIOS found a faulty disk sector or could not find a particular disk sector.

found

 

Alert! Previous

The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error.

attempts at booting

Contact Dell and report the checkpoint code (nnnn) to the support technician

this system have

 

failed at checkpoint

 

[nnnn].For help in

resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support.

Alert! Security

The MFG_MODE jumper has been set and AMT Management features are disabled until it is

override Jumper is

removed.

installed.

 

Attachment failed to

The floppy or hard drive controller cannot send data to the associated drive.

respond

 

Bad command or file

Ensure that you have spelled the command correctly, put spaces in the proper place, and used

name

the correct pathname.

Bad error-correction

The floppy or hard drive controller detected an uncorrectable read error.

code (ECC) on disk

 

read

 

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Contents Regulatory Model D13M Regulatory Type D13M001 Dell Inc Contents Using The System Setup Program And Boot Manager Installing the Input/Output I/O PanelSpecifications Contacting Dell Before Working Inside Your Computer Working on Your ComputerAfter Working Inside Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerClick Shut Down Removing the Cover Recommended ToolsRemoving the Intrusion Switch Installing the CoverRemoving the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan Card Installing the Intrusion SwitchRemoving the Expansion Card Installing the Wireless Local Area Network Wlan CardInstalling the Front Bezel Removing the Front BezelMemory Module Guidelines Installing the Expansion CardRemoving the Coin-Cell Battery Installing the MemoryRemoving the Memory Removing the Hard Drive Installing the Coin-Cell BatteryRemoving the Optical Drive Installing the Hard DriveInstalling the Optical Drive Removing the Power Supply Installing the SpeakerRemoving the Speaker Page Removing the Processor Installing the Power SupplyRemoving the Heat Sink Assembly Installing the Heat Sink AssemblyRemoving the System Fan Installing the ProcessorRemoving the Thermal Sensor Installing the System FanPage Removing the Power Switch Installing the Thermal SensorInstalling the Power Switch Removing the Input/Output I/O Panel Removing the System Board Installing the Input/Output I/O PanelIntrusion switch connector PCI Express x16 slot wired asSystem Board Components Pin power connector Password reset jumper Sata connectors Installing the System BoardHDD and optical drive power connector Page Following table displays the system setup navigation keys Boot SequenceNavigation Keys System Setup Options Option Description These settings Reporting Technology specificationEnable Smart Reporting This option is disabled by default USB ConfigurationTPM PPI Provision Override OptionDescriptionTPM Acpi Support TPM PPI Deprovision OverrideReset All Keys- Resets to default setting This option is set to Enable by defaultAdmin Setup Lockout Option is disabled by default. The options areMemory capacity over 8GB installed Enabled by defaultEnable Cpuid Limit this option is disabled by default Hard Disk Configuration or partition have been changedSmart Connection Is enabled by defaultKeyboard Errors TechnologyDirect I/O must be enabled to use this feature BootsEnable MEBx Hotkey This option is enabled by default By defaultUpdating the Bios Computer Jumper SettingsSystem and Setup Password Click Drivers & DownloadsDisabling a System Password Follow the procedures in Before Working on Your Computer DiagnosticsNo memory modules are detected Troubleshooting Your ComputerAmber LED State White LED State Description Possible USB failureSome other failure with messages on screen Amber LED State Description Possible system board errorOverride Jumper is Removed Installed Possible system board resource and/or hardware failureProblem Error Message DescriptionData error Failure ConfigurationSystem installed on it. Insert a bootable floppy disk Error Message Description Memory data lineDisk error Not a boot disketteSelected drive Error MessageWrite fault Write fault onProcessor type FeatureSpecification Feature SpecificationChannels Externally Accessible 5.25-inch drive bayIntegrated System chipset Intel C226 chipset DMA ChannelsMini-Tower Two Four Small Form Factor One Inch Sata drive baysReading data from or writing data to the hard drive Front of the computer Power button lightWhite light indicates sleep state of the computer Drive activity lightPhysical Height Width Depth Weight Power Wattage Maximum Heat Dissipation VoltageFeature Specification Contacting Dell
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