Dell 0F970NA00 Personal Computer User Manual


 
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Using Support Tools
Beep Codes
Your computer may emit a repetitive beep code
during start-up to help troubleshoot problems
when error messages cannot be displayed.
NOTE: To replace parts see the
Service
Manual
on the Dell Support website at
support.dell.com.
One beep
BIOS ROM checksum failure.
Possible motherboard failure
Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 46).
Two beeps
No RAM Detected
Remove the memory modules, reinstall one •
module and restart the computer. If the
computer starts normally, reinstall each
module until you can identify a faulty module
or reinstall the modules without an error.
If available, install memory modules of the •
same type in your computer.
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see •
“Contacting Dell” on page 46).
Three beeps
Possible motherboard failure
Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 46).
Four beeps
RAM Read/Write failure
Ensure that no special memory module/•
memory connector placement requirements
exist (see the
Service Manual
on the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com).
Verify that the memory modules that you are •
installing are compatible with your computer.
If the problem persists contact Dell (see •
“Contacting Dell” on page 46).
Five beeps
Real Time Clock Failure
Replace the battery.
Six beeps
Video BIOS Test Failure
Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 46).
Seven beeps (Inspiron 535 and 545 only) —
CPU
Failure
Contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 46).