If your computer beeps during start-up:

1Write down the beep code.

2Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38).

Code

Description

Suggested Remedy

(repetitive

 

 

short beeps)

 

 

 

 

 

1

BIOS checksum

Contact Dell.

 

failure. Possible

 

 

motherboard failure.

 

2No memory modules 1 If you have two or more memory modules

 

are detected

installed, remove the modules, reinstall one

 

 

module (see your Service Manual at

 

 

support.dell.com), 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.

 

 

2 If available, install good memory of the same

 

 

type into your computer (see your Service

 

 

Manual at support.dell.com).

 

 

3 If the problem persists, contact Dell.

3

Possible system

Contact Dell.

 

board failure

 

4RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory

failure

module/memory connector placement

 

requirements exist (see your Service Manual at

 

support.dell.com).

2

Verify that the memory modules that you are

 

installing are compatible with your computer

 

(see your Service Manual at

 

support.dell.com).

3

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

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Troubleshooting

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Dell 2510 specifications Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive