
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 (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer
encountered a memory problem.
Reseating the memory modules may fix the beep code errors in the following table. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
If you hear one of the following beep codes, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
A possible floppy or hard drive
failure has occurred.
Reseat all power and data cables and restart the computer.
A possible USB failure has
occurred.
Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and then restart the computer.
Memory modules are detected, but
a memory configuration or
compatibility error exists.
l Ensurethatnospecialmemory module/memory connector placement requirements exist.
l Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer.
l If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your Owner's Manual).
A possible expansion card failure
has occurred.
1. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and restarting the
computer.
2. If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then
restart the computer.
3. Repeat this process for each card. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card
removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see your Owner's Manual).
4. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your Owner's Manual).
Another failure has occurred.
l Ensurethatthecablesareproperlyconnectedtothesystemboard from the hard drive, CD
drive, and DVD drive.
l If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the
floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.
l The operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard
drive); check system setup to make sure that the boot sequence is correct for the devices
installed on your computer.
l If the problem persists, contact Dell (see your Owner's Manual).
The computer is in a normal
operating condition after POST.
Memory not being properly identified or used
Memory failure above address 0FFFFh
Microprocessor register failure
ROM BIOS checksum failure
Programmable interval timer
DMA initialization failure
DMA page register read/write failure
Slave DMA register failure
Master DMA register failure
Master interrupt mask register failure
Slave interrupt mask register failure
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