If your computer beeps during
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 |
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short beeps) |
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1 | BIOS checksum | Contact Dell. |
| failure. Possible |
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| system board failure. |
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2No memory modules 1 If you have two or more memory modules
| are detected | installed, remove the modules, reinstall one |
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| module (see your Service Manual at |
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| support.dell.com), and then restart the |
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| computer. If the computer starts normally, |
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| reinstall an additional module. Continue until |
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| you have identified a faulty module or |
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| reinstalled all modules without error. |
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| 2 If available, install good memory of the same |
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| type into your computer see your Service |
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| Manual at support.dell.com). |
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| 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. |
3 | Possible system | Contact Dell. |
| board failure |
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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
