Code

Description

Suggested Remedy

(repetitive

 

 

short

 

 

beeps)

 

 

 

 

 

1

BIOS checksum failure. Possible

Contact Dell.

 

motherboard failure.

 

2No memory modules are detected

3Possible motherboard failure

4RAM Read/Write failure

5Real time clock failure. Possible battery failure or motherboard failure.

6Video BIOS Test Failure

7CPU cache test failure

If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see "Installing Memory" on page 113), and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.

If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer (see "Installing Memory" on page 113).

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

Contact Dell.

Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 112).

Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see "Memory Installation Guidelines" on page 112).

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 150).

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

Contact Dell.

Contact Dell.

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Dell 200 owner manual Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive Short Beeps