Beep Codes

Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code consists of repetitive three short beeps. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a possible motherboard failure.

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 42).

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

 

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Dell U084C, E6500, PP30L specifications Beep Codes, Are detected

U084C, PP30L, E6500 specifications

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