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Description Suggested Remedy
1 BIOS checksum
failure. Possible
motherboard failure.
Contact Dell.
2 No memory modules
are detected.
1
If you have two or more memory
modules installed, remove the
modules, reinstall one module (see
"Installing Memory" on page 125), and
then restart the computer. If the
computer starts normally, reinstall an
additional module. Continue until you
have identified a faulty module or
reinstalled all modules without error.
2
If available, install good memory of the
same type into your computer (see
"Installing Memory" on page 125).
3
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
3 Possible motherboard
failure
Contact Dell.
4 RAM Read/Write
failure
1
Ensure that no special memory
module/memory connector placement
requirements exist (see "Memory
Installation Guidelines:" on page 123).
2
Verify that the memory modules that
you are installing are compatible with
your computer (see "Memory
Installation Guidelines:" on page 123).
3
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
5 Real time clock failure.
Possible battery failure
or motherboard
failure.
1
Replace the battery (see "Replacing the
Battery" on page 157).
2
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
6 Video BIOS Test
Failure.
Contact Dell.
7 CPU cache test failure Contact Dell.
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