Dell Latitude P168C Quick Reference Manual page 28

Code Description
(repetitive
short beeps)
1 BIOS checksum
failure. Possible
motherboard failure.
2 No memory modules
are detected
3 Possible
motherboard failure
4 RAM Read/Write
failure
5 Real time clock
failure. Possible
battery failure or
motherboard failure.
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Troubleshooting
Suggested Remedy
Contact Dell.
1
If you have two or more memory modules
installed, remove the modules, reinstall one
module (see your Service Manual on the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com), and
then restart the computer. If the computer
starts normally, reinstall an additional module.
Continue until you have identified a faulty
module or reinstalled all modules without
error.
2 If available, install good memory of the same
type into your computer see your Service
Manual on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com).
3 If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Contact Dell.
1
Ensure that no special memory
module/memory connector placement
requirements exist (see your Service Manual
on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com).
2
Verify that the memory modules that you are
installing are compatible with your computer
(see your Service Manual on the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com).
3
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Replace the battery see your Service Manual
1
on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com).
2
If the problem persists, contact Dell.