Beep Codes - Dell XPS 410 Service Manual

 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. For example, beep 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 (see

your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.

 

Code

1-3-1 through 2-4-4 Memory not being properly identified or used

4-3-1

The following table lists beep codes for non memory related errors.

 

 

Code

Cause

1-1-2 Microprocessor 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

1-2-3 DMA page register read/write failure

3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure

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Memory modules are detected, but a

memory failure has occurred.

A possible graphics card failure has

occurred.

A possible floppy drive or hard drive

Reseat all power and data cables.

failure has occurred.

A possible USB failure has occurred.

Reinstall all USB devices and check all cable connections.

No memory modules are detected.

Memory modules are detected, but a

memory configuration or compatibility

error has occurred.

A possible expansion card failure has

occurred.

The system is operating in quick

resume mode.

Another failure has occurred.

Installing

Memory) may fix the beep code errors in the following table. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in

 

Cause

Memory failure above address 0FFFFh

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 If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see

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Memory), then reinstall one module (see

computer starts normally, continue to install additional modules (one at a time) until you

have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.

 If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see

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Installing

Memory).

 Reseat any installed graphics card (see

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 If available, install a working graphics card into your computer.

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 If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see

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Memory), then reinstall one module (see

computer starts normally, continue to install additional modules (one at a time) until you

have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error.

 If available, install properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see

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Installing

Memory).

 Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see

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Memory).

 Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see Memory).

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1.  Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) and restarting the

computer (see Cards).

2.  If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, then remove a different card

and restart the computer.

3.  Repeat this process for each card installed. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot

the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see

Hardware

Incompatibilities).

 Press the power button

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 Move the mouse

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 Press any key on the keyboard

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 Press any key on the optional MCE remote control

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 Ensure that all hard drive and CD/DVD cables are properly connected to the system board

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(see

System Board

Components).

  If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as

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the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to ensure that it is functioning properly.

  If the operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or

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hard drive), check system setup (see

is correct for the devices installed on your computer.

Removing

Installing

Memory) and restart the computer. If the

Installing a PCI Express

Card).

Removing

Installing

Memory) and restart the computer. If the

Resolving Software and

System Setup

Program) to ensure the boot sequence