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Solving Problems
This section provides troubleshooting
information for your computer. If you cannot
solve your problem using the following
guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on
page 41 or “Contacting Dell” on page 60.

Beep Codes

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.
If your computer beeps during start-up, write
down the beep code and contact Dell
(see “Contacting Dell” on page 60).
Series of beeps
(Beep code) Possible Problem
One Possible motherboard
failure - BIOS ROM
checksum failure
Two No RAM detected
Three Possible motherboard
failure - Chipset error
Four RAM read/write failure
Five Real Time Clock failure
Six Video card or chip failure
Seven Processor failure
Eight Display failure
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