System Beep Codes - Dell OptiPlex GX150 User Manual

Reset failed
Sector not found
Seek error
Shutdown failure
Time-of-day clock stopped
Time-of-day not set
Timer chip counter 2 failed
Unexpected interrupt in protected mode
WARNING: Dell's Disk Monitoring System
has detected that drive [0/1] on the
[primary/secondary] EIDE controller is
operating outside of normal
specifications. It is advisable to
immediately back up your data and replace
your hard-disk drive by calling your
support desk or Dell.
Write fault
Write fault on selected drive

System Beep Codes

When errors occur during a boot routine that cannot be reported on the monitor, your 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 invaluable to the Dell
support staff 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
unable to resolve the problem by looking up the meaning of the beep code, use the
unable to resolve the problem, see
Table 2. System Beep Codes
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 Direct memory access (DMA)
initialization failure
1-2-3 DMA page register read/write failure
1-3 Video Memory Test failure
1-3-1 through DIMMs not being properly identified
2-4-4 or used
sector on the disk, or the requested
sector is defective.
The disk reset operation failed.
The operating system is unable to
locate a sector on the diskette or
hard drive.
The operating system is unable to
find a specific track on the diskette
or hard drive.
A chip on the system board might be
malfunctioning.
The battery may be dead.
The time or date displayed in the
system configuration information
does not match the system clock.
A chip on the system board might be
malfunctioning.
The keyboard controller may be
malfunctioning, or one or more
DIMMs may be loose.
Power-on self-test (POST) has
queried the enhanced integrated
drive electronics (EIDE) drive for
status information. The drive has
returned a parameter from the call
that indicates it has detected
possible error conditions for its
operating specifications.
The operating system cannot write to
the diskette or hard drive.
"Getting Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Action
See "Getting
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Run the VESA/VGA Interface tests in the
See "System Memory
"Getting Help," and then look it up in Table 2. If you are
Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. If you are still
Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Dell
Problems."
See "Drive Problems."
See "Drive Problems."
If the error is on the diskette drive, try
another diskette in the drive.
Run the System Board Devices tests in
the Dell Diagnostics.
Enter system setup and correct the date
or time.
If the problem persists, see "Battery
Problems."
Enter system setup and correct the date
or time.
Run the System Board Devices tests in
the Dell Diagnostics.
Run the System Memory and the
Keyboard tests in the Dell Diagnostics.
Once your computer finishes booting,
immediately back up your data and
replace your hard drive. Restore the data
to the replaced drive.
If a replacement drive is not immediately
available and the drive is not the only
bootable drive, enter system setup
change the appropriate drive setting to
None. Remove the drive from the system.
This should be done only after you have
backed up the data.
See "Drive Problems."
Dell Diagnostics, if possible.
Dell Diagnostics, if possible.
Dell Diagnostics, if possible.
Dell Diagnostics, if possible.
Dell Diagnostics, if possible.
Diagnostics.
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