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System Beep Codes
When an error that cannot be reported on the monitor occurs during a boot routine, the system may emit a series of beeps that identifies the problem.
When a beep code is emitted, record it on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist (see "Getting Help" in your Installation and Troubleshooting Guide) and then look it
up in Table3-11. If you are unable to resolve the problem by looking up the meaning of the beep code, use the system diagnostics to identify a more serious
cause.
Processor n internal error
Faulty microprocessor; faulty
system board.
Ensure that the microprocessors are properly installed. If the problem
persists, replace the faulty microprocessor(s) (see "Microprocessors"). If
the problem persists, replace the system board (see "System Board").
Processor bus parity error
Processor in socket 1 not installed!
No microprocessor installed in
primary microprocessor socket.
Install a microprocessor in the primary microprocessor socket. Also,
ensure that a VRM for processor 1 is installed (see "Microprocessors").
Remote access controller error
Embedded remote access memory
may be temporarily corrupted.
To clear the embedded remote access memory, shut down the system,
disconnect the power cords, wait approximately 30 seconds, reconnect
the power cords, and restart the system. If the problem persists, ensure
that the expansion-card riser board is properly installed. If the problem
persists, replace the expansion-card riser board (see "Expansion-Card
Riser Board"). If the problem persists, replace the system board (see
"System Board").
Remote access controller is not present
SCSI cable not present on connector A or
B of the primary backplane
SCSI cable is loose, improperly
connected, or faulty.
Ensure that the SCSI cables are properly installed. If problem persists,
add or replace the cables.
Shutdown failure
Shutdown test failure.
Ensure that the memory modules are properly installed. If the problem
persists, replace the faulty memory module(s) (see "Memory Modules").
System backplane error
Faulty or improperly installed SCSI
backplane board.
Ensure that the SCSI backplane board is properly installed. If the
problem persists, replace the backplane board (see "SCSI Backplane
Board").
System halted! Must power down
Wrong password entered too
many times.
Information only.
Time-of-day clock stopped
Faulty battery.
Ensure that the system battery is properly installed. If the problem
persists, replace the battery (see "System Battery").
Time-of-day not set - please run SETUP
program
Incorrect Time or Date settings;
faulty system battery.
Check the Time and Date settings (see "Using the System Setup
Program"). If the problem persists, replace the system battery (see
"System Battery").
Timer chip counter 2 failed
Faulty system board.
Replace the system board (see "System Board").
Unsupported CPU combination
Microprocessor(s) is not
supported by the system.
Update the BIOS firmware. Download the latest firmware from the
Dell|Supportwebsiteatsupport.dell.com. If the problem persists,
install a supported microprocessor combination (see "Microprocessors").
Unsupported CPU stepping detected
Unsupported DIMM detected in the RAID
DIMM slot!
RAID memory module is not
supported by the system.
Install a correct version of the RAID memory module (see "Integrated
RAID Controller").
Unsupported RAID key detected!
RAID hardware key is not
supported by the system.
Install the RAID hardware key for your specific system (see "Integrated
RAID Controller").
Utility partition not available
The <F10> key was pressed
during POST, but no utility
partition exists on the boot hard
drive.
Create a utility partition on the boot hard drive (see "Using the Dell
OpenManage Server Assistant CD" in your User's Guide).
The VRM for the processor in socket n is
not installed.
Specified microprocessor VRM is
faulty, unsupported, improperly
installed, or missing.
A VRM must be installed for each installed microprocessor. Install a VRM
for the specified microprocessor or remove the VRM for the specified
microprocessor if that microprocessor is not installed (see
"Microprocessors"). To identify the microprocessors and VRMs, see
Figure5-3.
Warning: Detected mode change from RAID
to SCSI B of the embedded RAID subsystem.
Type of controller has changed
since previous system boot.
Back up information on the hard drives before changing the type of
controller used with the drives.
Warning: Detected missing RAID hardware
for the embedded RAID subsystem. Data
loss will occur! Press Y to switch mode
to SCSI, press any other key to disable
both channels. Press Y to confirm the
change; press any other key to cancel.
Warning: Firmware is out- of-date, please
update.
Firmware error.
Update the firmware. Download the latest firmware from the
Dell|Supportwebsiteatsupport.dell.com.
Warning! No microcode update loaded for
processor n
BIOS error.
Update the BIOS firmware. Download the latest firmware from the
Dell|Supportwebsiteatsupport.dell.com.
Warning! System FRU is not programmed
Faulty or corrupt data in NVRAM.
Ensure that the system board is properly installed (see "System Board").
If the problem persists, see "Obtaining Technical Assistance."
Write fault
Faulty diskette, CD/diskette drive
assembly, hard drive, or hard-
drive subsystem.
Replace the faulty drive(s) (see "CD and Diskettes Drives" and "Hard
Drives"). If the problem persists, replace the system board (see "System
Board").
Write fault on selected drive
NOTE: If the system boots without a keyboard, mouse, or monitor attached, the system will not issue beep codes related to those peripherals.
Table 3-11.SystemBeepCodes
Code
Cause
Corrective Action
1-1-2
CPU register test failure.
Ensure that the microprocessors are properly installed. If the problem persists, replace the faulty
microprocessor(s) (see "Microprocessors").