Beep Codes - Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Service Manual

Memory modules are detected, but a
memory configuration or compatibility error
exists.
A possible system board resource and/or
hardware failure has occurred.
A possible expansion card failure has
occurred.
Another failure has occurred.
The computer is in a normal operating
condition after POST.

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. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer
encountered a memory problem.
Reseating the memory modules may fix the beep code errors in the following table. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Code Cause
1-3-1 through 2-4-4 Memory not being properly identified or used
4-3-1 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh
If you hear one of the following beep codes, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Code Cause
1-1-2 Processor register failure
1-1-3 NVRAM
1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure
1-2-1 Programmable interval timer
1-2-2 DMA initialization failure
3. Restart the computer.
4. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement
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requirements exist.
Verify that the memory modules
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computer.
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
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If the problem persists, contact Dell.
1. Determine if a conflict exists by
the computer.
2. If the problem persists, reinstall the card
card, and then restart the computer.
3. Repeat this process for each card. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot
the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts.
4. If the problem persists, contact Dell.
Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the
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hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive.
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
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that you are installing are compatible with your
removing a card (not a video card) and restarting
that you removed, remove a different
system board from the