Code Description | Dell G884D specification

Code	Description	Suggested Remedy
(repetitive
short beeps)

4RAM Read/Write failure

5Real time clock failure. Possible battery failure or system board failure.

1 Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

2 Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

3 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 54).

1 Replace the battery (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

2 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 54).

6	Video BIOS Test	Contact Dell. For more information, see
	Failure	"Contacting Dell" on page 54.
7	CPU cache test	Contact Dell. For more information, see
	failure	"Contacting Dell" on page 54.

Troubleshooting

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