Dell Vostro 3550 Support Question
Dell Vostro 3550 Support Question
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Question posted by mpspsp on June 17th, 2013
5 Beeps At Startup Pause And Beeps Continue 5 Times
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Answer #1: Posted by RathishC on June 17th, 2013 7:03 PM
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Hi Mpspsp,
Thanks & Regards
Rathish C
#iworkfordell
This error occurs occurs due to the Real Time Clock (RTC) power failure. The CMOS battery of the computer has gone bad and needs to be replaced.
You can refer to the link given below to access the Owner`s Manual which would show you the steps to remove the CMOS (Coin Cell) battery, please navigate to page number - 61:
Please respond for further assistance.Thanks & Regards
Rathish C
#iworkfordell
Related Dell Vostro 3550 Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 1
... security slot
Regulatory Model:P13S, P19G, P16F, P13E Regulatory Type: P13S001, P19G001, P16F001, P13E001 January 2011 display
5. Vostro 3350 - microphones (2) 2. camera 3. camera LED 4. Windows Mobility Center 6.
Dell Vostro 3350/3450/3550/3750
Setup And Features Information
About Warnings
WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death...
User Manual - Page 2
... computer.
2 touchpad disable LED 20. AC adapter connector 4. 9. audio connectors 14. keyboard 21. network connector 6. Restricting the airflow can damage the computer or cause a fire. Vostro 3350 - Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. touchpad buttons (2) 18. optical drive/bay 7. fingerprint reader 15. 8-in-1 Secure Digital (SD) memory...
User Manual - Page 3
.... Front view
1. display 5. Dell Instant Launch Manager 8. audio connectors
10. Dell Support Center 7. Vostro 3450
Figure 3. camera LED 4. touchpad 14. keyboard 18. optical drive/bay 11. power button
3 touchpad disable LED 17. Front and Back View - Vostro 3450 - microphones (2) 2. camera 3. USB 3.0 connector 9. touchpad buttons (2) 15. device status lights 16...
User Manual - Page 4
... computer in a low-airflow environment, such as a closed briefcase, while it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
4 Figure 4. Vostro 3450 - USB 2.0 connector 3. AC adapter connector 6. cooling vents
8. e-SATA connector 10. ExpressCard reader
WARNING: Do not block, push objects into, or allow dust to accumulate...
User Manual - Page 5
camera LED 4. display 5. audio connectors 10. touchpad 15. device status lights 17. Dell Support Center 7. power button
5 Vostro 3550 - Windows Mobility Center 6. touchpad disable LED 18. Front View
1. camera 3. touchpad buttons (2) 16. Front and Back View
Figure 5. optical-drive eject button 12. optical drive/...
User Manual - Page 6
... it is normal and does not indicate a problem with the fan or the computer.
6 USB 2.0 connector 4. VGA connector 6. AC adapter connector
7. Fan noise is running. Vostro 3550 - security cable slot 2. battery 5. USB 2.0 connector 8. HDMI connector 10. Do not store your Dell computer in the air vents. The computer turns on the fan...
User Manual - Page 7
Windows Mobility Center 6. Dell Instant Launch Manager 8. optical-drive eject button 12. microphones (2) 2. Vostro 3750 - camera 3. Dell Support Center 7. USB 3.0 connectors (2) 10. touchpad buttons (2) 16. power button
7 touchpad 15. touchpad disable LED 18. Front and Back View
Figure 7. optical ...
User Manual - Page 8
Vostro 3750 - network connector 2. battery 4. AC adapter connector 6. e-SATA connector 8. Quick Setup
WARNING: Before you begin any of the procedures in a low-airflow environment, such as a ...
User Manual - Page 10
... configuration of your computer. System Information Chipset Processor
Intel HM67
• Intel Core i3 • Intel Core i5 • Intel Core i7 (Quad-core for Vostro
3750 only)
Video Video type
• integrated on the computer. Specifications
NOTE: Offerings may vary by law to a docking device or other external device, such...
User Manual - Page 11
...: Depth
Height
Width
Weight
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD • AMD Radeon HD6470 GDDR5 - 512
MB (Vostro 3350 only) • AMD Radeon HD6630 - 1 GB VRAM
(Vostro 3450 and Vostro 3550) • NVIDIA GeForce N12P GE(128 bit) -
1 GB (Vostro 3750 only)
two SODIMM slots 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB DDR3 SDRAM with 1333 MHz 2 GB 8 GB...
User Manual - Page 13
... VAC 1.5 A/1.6 A/ 1.7 A/2.3 A/ 2.5 A 50 Hz to 60 Hz 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W
NOTE: 130 W AC power adapter is available for Vostro 3750 only. # A (maximum at 4 seconds pulse), # A (continuous) • 4.34 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) • 3.34 A (continuous)
• 5.62 A (maximum at 4-second pulse) • 4.62 A (continuous) 6.70 A (continuous) 19.5 +/- 1.0 VDC
65 W - 28.30 mm (1.11 inches)
13
User Manual - Page 14
AC Adapter
Width
Depth
Temperature range: Operating Non Operating
Physical Vostro 3350 Height Width Depth Weight (Minimum) Vostro 3450 Height Width Depth Weight (Minimum) Vostro 3550 Height
14
90 W - 22.60 mm (0.88 inch) 130 W - 25.40 mm (1.00 inch)
65 W - 137.20 mm (5.40 inches) 90 W - 147.00 mm (5.78 ...
User Manual - Page 15
Physical Width Depth Weight (Minimum) Vostro 3750 Height
Width Depth Weight (Minimum)
375.00 mm (14.76 inches) 260.2 mm (10.24 inches) 2.51 kg (5.55 lb)
27.00 mm to ...
User Manual - Page 16
.... Trademarks used in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Dell Precision™, Precision ON™, ExpressCharge™, Latitude™, Latitude ON™, OptiPlex™, Vostro™, and Wi-Fi Catcher™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of Dell Inc. and any use on discs and players. Wi-Fi® is...
Owners Manual - Page 6
... 95 System Setup Enter...95 System Setup Screens...96 System Setup Options...97
30 Diagnostics 101
Device Status Lights...101 Battery Status Lights...101 Diagnostic Beep Codes 101
31 Specifications 103
32 Contacting Dell 113
Contacting Dell...113
Owners Manual - Page 95
...
remove any hardware in your computer to display, and then press . If you press before you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to
appear. 3. 29
System Setup
System Setup Overview
System Setup allows you to: • change the system configuration information after you write down your computer...
Owners Manual - Page 97
...of your computer (if available). Save current configuration and exit System Setup.
Re-sets the time on the computer's internal calendar. Displays the processor L1 cache size. Displays the computer ... Enter > < F9 > < F10 >
System Setup Options
Main
System Information System Date
System Time
BIOS Version Product Name
Service Tag Asset Tag
Processor Information CPU Type CPU Speed CPU ID L1 ...
Owners Manual - Page 101
... amber light -
Temporary battery
failure with AC adapter present. • White light on - Diagnostic Beep Codes
The following table shows the possible beep codes that may be emitted by the computer when your computer is unable to your laptop. • Alternately blinking amber light with steady white light - Turns on when wireless networking...
Owners Manual - Page 102
... A20 failure
• Super I/O chip failure
• Keyboard controller test failure
RAM Read/Write failure Real-time clock power fail Video BIOS Test Failure Processor Failure Display
Memory failure CMOS battery failure Video card failure Processor Failure Display Failure
102 Beep 1
2 3
4 5 6 7 8
Possible Cause
Troubleshooting Steps
BIOS ROM checksum in progress of failure...
Owners Manual - Page 110
... Hz to 60 Hz 65 W, 90 W, or 130 W
NOTE: 130 W AC power adapter is available for Vostro 3750 only.
• 4.34 A (maximum at 4second pulse)
• 3.34 A (continuous)
• 5.62 A (maximum at 4second pulse)
• 4.62 A (continuous) 6.70 A (continuous) 19.5 +/- 1.0 VDC
28.30 mm (1.11 inches) 137.20 mm (5.40 inches) 57.80 mm...
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