Troubleshooting Tools 77
Code
(repetitive
shortbeeps)
Description Suggested Remedy
3 Possible motherboard
failure.
Contact Dell.
1 BIOS checksum
failure. Possible
motherboard failure.
Contact Dell.
5 Real time clock failure.
Possible battery failure
or motherboard failure.
1
Replace the battery (see "Replacing the
Battery" on page142).
2
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
4 RAM Read/Write
failure.
1
Ensure that no special memory
module/memory connector placement
requirements exist (see "Memory
Installation Guidelines" on page108).
2
Verify that the memory modules that
you are installing are compatible with
your computer (see "Memory
Installation Guidelines" on page108).
3
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
2 No memory modules
are detected.
1
If you have two or more memory
modules installed, remove the modules,
reinstall one module (see "Installing
Memory" on page109), 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"Installing Memory" on page 109).
3
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
6 Video BIOS Test
Failure .
Contact Dell.
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