System Error Messages; Table 3-1. Post Beep Codes; Table 3-2. System Error Messages - Dell Inspiron 3200 Service Manual

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Table 3-1. POST Beep Codes

Beep Code Error
1-2 Memory module not being
properly identified or used
1-2-2-3 ROM BIOS checksum failure
1-3-1-1 DRAM refresh failure
1-3-1-3 Keyboard controller test
failure
1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line
nnnn
1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits
nnnn of high byte on memory
bus
1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits
nnnn of low byte on memory
bus
2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
failure
2-2-3-1 Interrupt mask register failure Faulty main board
S
ystem Error Messages
The following table lists (in alphabetical order) system error messages that may
appear on the display during the boot routine or during normal computer
operation.

Table 3-2. System Error Messages

Message
Diskette drive A
error
Extended RAM
failed at off-
set: nnnn
Probable Causes
Faulty memory module or
faulty main board
Faulty main board
Faulty main board
Faulty keyboard or faulty
main board
Faulty memory module or
faulty main board
Faulty memory module or
faulty main board
Faulty memory module or
faulty main board
Faulty main board
Definition
Connector loose or dis-
kette faulty. Cannot
access diskette drive.
Extended memory not
configured properly or
failed at memory
address nnnn .
Probable Causes
Faulty or incorrectly
inserted diskette in
drive. Faulty diskette
drive. Faulty main
board. Faulty or loose
external cable.
Faulty or improperly
seated memory mod-
ule. Faulty main board.