Dell 2100/180 service manual Beep Codes and Error Messages, Post Beep Codes

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Chapter 3

Beep Codes and Error Messages

This chapter describes beep codes and system error messages that can occur during POST or, in the case of some failures, during normal system operation. The tables in this chapter list faults that can cause a beep code or system error message to occur and the probable causes of the fault in each case.

If a faulty system does not emit beep codes or display system error messages to indicate a failure, you should use the diskette-based diagnostics to run the appropriate tests to help isolate the source of the problem. See “Running the Diskette-Based Diagnostics” in Chapter 2.

POST Beep Codes

If the monitor cannot display error messages during the POST, the system may emit a series of beeps that identifies the problem or that can help you identify a faulty component or assembly. Table 3-1 lists the beep codes that may be gener- ated during the POST. Most beep codes indicate a fatal error that prevents the system from completing the boot routine until the indicated condition is corrected.

When the system emits a beep code, record the code and then find it in

Table 3-1. If the table does not lead to the source of the problem, run the appro- priate tests in the diskette-based diagnostics to assist in troubleshooting the problem.

Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes

Beep Code

Error

Probable Causes

 

 

 

1-2

Invalid Expansion-

Improperly seated expan-

 

card-ROM checksum

sion card or the system

 

 

needs rebooted.

 

 

 

1-2-2-3

Invalid BIOS ROM

Corrupted BIOS firmware

 

checksum

or defective system board.

 

 

 

1-3-1-1

DRAM refresh failure

Defective DIMMs or sys-

 

 

tem board. Reseat the

DIMMs or replace the sys- tem board.

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Dell 2100/180 service manual Beep Codes and Error Messages, Post Beep Codes

2100/180 specifications

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