Solving Problems
This section provides troubleshooting
information for your computer. If you cannot
solve your problem using the following
guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on
page 41 or "Contacting Dell" on page 60.
Beep Codes
Your computer might emit a series of beeps
during start-up if the monitor cannot display
errors or problems. This series of beeps, called
a beep code, identifies a problem.
If your computer beeps during start-up, write
down the beep code and contact Dell
(see "Contacting Dell" on page 60).
Series of beeps
(Beep code)
Possible Problem
One
Possible motherboard
failure - BIOS ROM
checksum failure
Two
No RAM detected
Three
Possible motherboard
failure - Chipset error
Four
RAM read/write failure
Five
Real Time Clock failure
Six
Video card or chip failure
Seven
Processor failure
Eight
Display failure
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