System Beep Codes - Dell OptiPlex GX1 User Manual

Messages and Codes: Dell OptiPlex GX1 Small-Form-Factor System User's Guide
Time-of-day not set
Timer chip counter 2 failed
Unexpected interrupt in
protected mode
WARNING: Dell's Disk
Monitoring System has detected
that drive [0/1] on the
[primary/secondary] EIDE
controller is operating
outside of normal
specifications. It is
advisable to immediately back
up your data and replace your
hard-disk drive by calling
your support desk or Dell
Computer Corporation.
Write fault
Write fault on selected drive

System Beep Codes

When errors occur during a boot routine that cannot be reported on the monitor, your computer may emit a
series of beeps that identify the problem. The beep code is a pattern of sounds: for example, one beep,
followed by a second beep, and then a burst of three beeps (code 1-1-3) means that the computer was
unable to read the data in nonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). This information is invaluable to
the Dell support staff if you need to call for technical assistance.
When a beep code is emitted, write it down on a copy of the
and then look it up in Table 2. If you are unable to resolve the problem by looking up the meaning of the
beep code, use the
problem, see "Getting
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Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. If you are still unable to resolve the
Help" for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
The time or date
displayed in the system
configuration information
does not match the
system clock.
A chip on the system
board might be
malfunctioning.
The keyboard controller
may be malfunctioning, or
one or more DIMMs may
be loose.
Power-on self-test
(POST) has queried the
enhanced integrated
drive electronics (EIDE)
drive for status
information. The drive has
returned a parameter
from the call that
indicates it has detected
possible error conditions
for its operating
specifications.
The operating system
cannot write to the
diskette or hard-disk
drive.
Diagnostics Checklist
"Troubleshooting the Battery."
Enter the System Setup program
and correct the date or time.
Run the System Set Test Group
in the Dell Diagnostics.
Run the RAM Test Group
the Keyboard Controller Test
the Dell Diagnostics.
Once your computer finishes
booting, immediately back up
your data and replace your hard-
disk drive. Restore the data to
the replaced drive.
If a replacement drive is not
immediately available and the
drive is not the only bootable
drive, enter the System Setup
program and change the
appropriate drive setting to None.
Remove the drive from the
system. This should be done only
after you have backed up the
data.
See "Troubleshooting
found in "Getting Help,"
and
in
Drives."