Messages and Codes
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When an error that cannot be reported on the monitor occurs during a boot routine,
the computer may emit a series of beeps that identify the problem. The
beep code is a
pattern of sounds; for example, one beep followed by a second beep and then a burst
of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that the computer was unable to read the data in
nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). This information is valuable to the Dell
technical support representative if you need to call for technical assistance.
When a beep code is emitted, write it down on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist
found in Chapter 11, “Getting Help,” and then look it up in Table 3-2. If you are unable
to resolve the problem by looking up the meaning of the beep code, use the Dell
Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see Chapter 5, “Running the Dell Diag-
nostics”). If you are still unable to resolve the problem, see Chapter 11, “Getting
Help,” for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
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1-1-3
NVRAM write/read failure
Replace the system board. See Chapter 11,
“Getting Help,” for instructions on obtain-
ing technical assistance.
1-1-4
BIOS checksum failure
This fatal error usually requires that you
replace the BIOS firmware. See Chapter 11,
“Getting Help,” for instructions on obtain-
ing technical assistance.
1-2-1
1-2-2
1-2-3
Programmable interval-
timer failure
DMA initialization failure
DMA page register write/
read failure
Replace the system board. See Chapter 11,
“Getting Help,” for instructions on obtain-
ing technical assistance.
1-3-1
Main-memory refresh
verification failure
Remove and reseat the DIMMs. See
“Removing DIMMs” and “Installing
DIMMs” in Chapter 8. Reboot the system.
If the problem persists, replace the system
board. See Chapter 11, “Getting Help,” for
instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
1-3-2
No memory installed
Remove and reseat the DIMMs. See
“Removing DIMMs” and “Installing
DIMMs” in Chapter 8. Reboot the system.
If the problem persists, replace the system
board. See Chapter 11, “Getting Help,” for
instructions on obtaining technical
assistance.
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the abbreviation and
acronym list that precedes the Index.
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