System Beep Codes; Table F-2. System Beep Codes - Dell 2200 User Manual

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ystem Beep Codes
Table F-2 lists beep codes that can be generated by the
system BIOS to indicate problems in the system. Beep
Code Probable Cause
Invalid Expansion ROM
1-2
checksum
Invalid BIOS ROM checksum
1-2-2-3
DRAM refresh failure
1-3-1-1
Keyboard controller error
1-3-1-3
No DIMM memory installed
1-3-3-1
DRAM failure
1-3-4-1
DRAM failure
1-3-4-3
DRAM failure
1-4-1-1
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the Glossary.
codes are generated to communicate a problem to the
computer user when there is no other way to communi-
cate the problem.

Table F-2. System Beep Codes

Corrective Action
An expansion card could be improperly seated or faulty.
Ensure that all expansion cards are properly seated; then
reboot the system. Refer to the documentation that came with
the expansion card for troubleshooting information.
Fatal error. This error usually requires that you have a service
technician reinstall the BIOS firmware.
Remove and reseat the DIMMS. (See "Removing a DIMM"
and "Installing a DIMM" in Chapter 7.) Reboot the system,
and if the problem persists, have the system board replaced.
Check the keyboard cable and connector for proper connec-
tion. If the problem persists, run the Keyboard Test Group in
the system diagnostics to determine whether the keyboard or
the keyboard controller is faulty. See the chapter titled "Run-
ning the Diskette-Based Diagnostics" in your Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide.
Check the DIMMs to ensure that they are properly seated.
(See "Removing a DIMM" and "Installing a DIMM" in Chap-
ter 7.) If the problem persists, run the RAM Test Group in the
system diagnostics. See the chapter titled "Running the Dis-
kette-Based Diagnostics" in your Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide.
Check the DIMMs to ensure that they are properly seated.
(See "Removing a DIMM" and "Installing a DIMM" in Chap-
ter 7.) If the problem persists, run the RAM Test Group in the
system diagnostics. See the chapter titled "Running the Dis-
kette-Based Diagnostics" in your Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide.
Check the DIMMs to ensure that they are properly seated.
(See "Removing a DIMM" and "Installing a DIMM" in Chap-
ter 7.) If the problem persists, run the RAM Test Group in the
system diagnostics. See the chapter titled "Running the Dis-
kette-Based Diagnostics" in your Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting Guide.
Fatal error. Replace the system board.
Beep Codes and System Messages F-5