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... Computer Memory Problems 181 System Board Problems 182 Resetting a Damaged System Board 183 Dell Diagnostics 184 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 184 Features 184 Before You Start Testing 184 Running the Dell Diagnostics 185 Advanced Testing 187 Advanced Testing Help Menu 188 Messages and Codes 189 Computer Messages 189 Computer Beep Codes 196 Contents vii
... Computer Memory Problems 181 System Board Problems 182 Resetting a Damaged System Board 183 Dell Diagnostics 184 When to Use the Dell Diagnostics 184 Features 184 Before You Start Testing 184 Running the Dell Diagnostics 185 Advanced Testing 187 Advanced Testing Help Menu 188 Messages and Codes 189 Computer Messages 189 Computer Beep Codes 196 Contents vii
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... cause interference. To resume normal operation, press the power button. Contact Dell for interference: electrical appliances on the computer. Does the power light on the front of beeps on computer startup See "Resetting a Damaged System Board" See "Messages and Codes" See "Messages and Codes" Power Problems Basic Checks: • Test the electrical outlet: ensure...
... cause interference. To resume normal operation, press the power button. Contact Dell for interference: electrical appliances on the computer. Does the power light on the front of beeps on computer startup See "Resetting a Damaged System Board" See "Messages and Codes" See "Messages and Codes" Power Problems Basic Checks: • Test the electrical outlet: ensure...
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..., operating system, and the computer itself are listed alphabetically. drive. See "Computer Messages" or "Computer Beep Codes" for technical assistance, and the same error. S o lv ing Pr o ble m s 189 Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. NOTE: If the computer message you receive a computer message, see the table below...
..., operating system, and the computer itself are listed alphabetically. drive. See "Computer Messages" or "Computer Beep Codes" for technical assistance, and the same error. S o lv ing Pr o ble m s 189 Previous attempts at booting this checkpoint and contact Dell Technical Support. NOTE: If the computer message you receive a computer message, see the table below...
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...it up in "Getting Help," and then look it has detected possible error conditions for example, one beep, followed by a second beep, and then a burst of the beep code, use the Dell Diagnostics to resolve the problem by calling computer. Problems." If you need to None. Remove replace your... from the drive by looking up the meaning of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that the computer was unable to the floppy Problems" or "Hard Drive or hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Message Cause Action WARNING: Dell's Power-on self-test (POST) Once your computer Disk...
...it up in "Getting Help," and then look it has detected possible error conditions for example, one beep, followed by a second beep, and then a burst of the beep code, use the Dell Diagnostics to resolve the problem by calling computer. Problems." If you need to None. Remove replace your... from the drive by looking up the meaning of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that the computer was unable to the floppy Problems" or "Hard Drive or hard drive. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Message Cause Action WARNING: Dell's Power-on self-test (POST) Once your computer Disk...
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...197 Computer Beep Codes Code Cause Action 1-1-2 Microprocessor register See "Getting Help" for instructions on failure obtaining technical assistance. 1-1-3 NVRAM Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum Run the System Board Devices tests in failure the Dell Diagnostics,...Slave DMA register failure Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. 3-1-2 Master DMA register Run the System Board Devices tests in failure the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask See "Getting Help"...
...197 Computer Beep Codes Code Cause Action 1-1-2 Microprocessor register See "Getting Help" for instructions on failure obtaining technical assistance. 1-1-3 NVRAM Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum Run the System Board Devices tests in failure the Dell Diagnostics,...Slave DMA register failure Run the System Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. 3-1-2 Master DMA register Run the System Board Devices tests in failure the Dell Diagnostics, if possible. 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask See "Getting Help"...
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... assistance. seated, remove all expansion cards, and then reboot. Solid green power light with The monitor or the no beep code and no beep code but the board device may be computer locks up during faulty. switch setting is correctly connected, see "Getting Help" for...POST faulty. Solid green and a beep code A problem was executing. See "Video and Monitor Problems" If the monitor is operating properly and is correct. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front Panel Light Power Switch Diagnostic Light Codes Power Light Code Cause Action Blinking yellow The computer ...
... assistance. seated, remove all expansion cards, and then reboot. Solid green power light with The monitor or the no beep code and no beep code but the board device may be computer locks up during faulty. switch setting is correctly connected, see "Getting Help" for...POST faulty. Solid green and a beep code A problem was executing. See "Video and Monitor Problems" If the monitor is operating properly and is correct. www.dell.com | support.dell.com Front Panel Light Power Switch Diagnostic Light Codes Power Light Code Cause Action Blinking yellow The computer ...
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... the computer to stop responding during normal operation. If the computer fails to emit the single beep or appears to retest. Back Panel Diagnostic Light Codes Light pattern off off off off green yellow yellow yellow Problem Description Suggested Resolution Normal off condition...on your computer, see "Finding Solutions" for procedures you perform the suggested problem resolution(s), contact Dell for further help. the computer is in the following table lists the codes for the back panel diagnostic lights, gives their probable causes, and offers suggested corrective actions....
... the computer to stop responding during normal operation. If the computer fails to emit the single beep or appears to retest. Back Panel Diagnostic Light Codes Light pattern off off off off green yellow yellow yellow Problem Description Suggested Resolution Normal off condition...on your computer, see "Finding Solutions" for procedures you perform the suggested problem resolution(s), contact Dell for further help. the computer is in the following table lists the codes for the back panel diagnostic lights, gives their probable causes, and offers suggested corrective actions....
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...(bar code on the back of the computer Express Service Code Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician Operating system and version Peripherals Expansion cards Are you performed Ge tt ing He lp 215 Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code Description ...of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to determine the contents of each file if possible. Print each file before calling Dell. Otherwise, record the contents of the computer's ...
...(bar code on the back of the computer Express Service Code Return Material Authorization Number (if provided by Dell support technician Operating system and version Peripherals Expansion cards Are you performed Ge tt ing He lp 215 Error message, beep code, or diagnostic code Description ...of problem and troubleshooting procedures you connected to determine the contents of each file if possible. Print each file before calling Dell. Otherwise, record the contents of the computer's ...
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...BIOS. 250 B Binary A system of numbers having 2 as its notation. The BIOS initializes communication between the microprocessor and devices such as error messages and beep codes. System setup allows you to configure certain options in 1984 that has an Intel 80286 microprocessor, 16-bit bus, and 1.2 MB floppy drive. The ... CD, tape, and other services. See IDE. An interface used by computers because it works well with a computer. ATA Advanced Technology Attachment. www.dell.com | support.dell.com API Application Program Interface. APIC Advanced programmable interrupt controller.
...BIOS. 250 B Binary A system of numbers having 2 as its notation. The BIOS initializes communication between the microprocessor and devices such as error messages and beep codes. System setup allows you to configure certain options in 1984 that has an Intel 80286 microprocessor, 16-bit bus, and 1.2 MB floppy drive. The ... CD, tape, and other services. See IDE. An interface used by computers because it works well with a computer. ATA Advanced Technology Attachment. www.dell.com | support.dell.com API Application Program Interface. APIC Advanced programmable interrupt controller.