System Messages - Dell Precision R5400 Service Manual

1 short F12 key pressed
Code Description
(repetitive
short beeps)
1 BIOS checksum failure.
Possible system board
failure.
2 No memory modules are
detected.
3 Possible system board
failure.
4 RAM Read/Write failure.
5 Real time clock failure.
Possible battery or system
board failure.
6 Video BIOS Test Failure.

System Messages

NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running
when the message appeared.
Alert! Previous attempts at booting this computer have failed at checkpoint [nnnn]. For help in resolving this problem, please note this checkpoint and
contact Dell Technical Support —
The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see
CMOS checksum error — Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see
assistance).
CPU fan failure — Processor fan failure. Replace the processor fan (see Processors).
Hard-disk read failure — Possible hard drive failure during hard drive boot test (see
Keyboard failure — Keyboard failure or keyboard cable loose (see
No boot device available — The computer cannot detect a bootable device or partition.
If the hard drive is your boot device, ensure that the cables are connected and that the drive is installed properly and partitioned as a boot
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device.
Enter the system setup program and ensure that the boot sequence information is correct (see the Dell Technology Guide for instructions on
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accessing and using the system setup program).
No timer tick interrupt — A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning or motherboard failure (see
NOTICE – Hard Drive SELF MONITORING SYSTEM has reported that a parameter has exceeded its normal operating range. Dell recommends that you
back up your data regularly. A parameter out of range may or may not indicate a potential hard drive problem. —
S.M.A.R.T error, possible HDD failure. This feature can be enabled or disabled in the system setup program (see the Dell Technology Guide for instructions on
accessing and using the system setup program).
Suggested Resolution
Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see
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one module and restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional
memory modules (one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules
without error.
If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see
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If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
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Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see
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Memory).
Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see
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If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
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Replace the battery (see Replacing the
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If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
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Contact Dell (see Contacting Dell).
Keyboard Problems).
Contacting Dell).
Contacting Dell).
Battery).
Contacting Dell).
Contacting Dell for assistance).
Replacing the Battery
Contacting Dell for assistance).
Contacting Dell
System Memory), then reinstall
System Memory).
System
System Memory).
or see Contacting Dell for
for assistance).