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Memory modules are detected, but a
memory configuration or compatibility
error exists.
A possible system board resource
and/or hardware failure has occurred.
A possible expansion card failure has
occurred.
Another failure has occurred.
The computer is in a normal operating
condition after POST.
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.
Code
Cause
1-3-1 through 2-4-4 Memory not being properly identified or used
4-3-1
Memory failure above address 0FFFFh
If you hear one of the following beep codes, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Code
Cause
1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure
1-1-3 NVRAM
1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure
1-2-1 Programmable interval timer
1-2-2 DMA initialization failure
3. Restart the computer.
4. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual.
Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement
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Verify that the
memory modules
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computer.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual.
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See "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" in your Owner's Manual.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual.
1. Determine if a conflict exists by
computer.
2. If the problem persists,
reinstall the card
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 "Resolving Software and
Hardware Incompatibilities" in your Owner's Manual).
4. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual.
Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the
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CD drive, and DVD drive.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual.
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None.
that you are installing are compatible with your
removing a card
(not a video card) and restarting the
that you removed, remove a different card, and
system board
requirements
exist.
from the hard drive,
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