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Optiplex and Vostro Beep Codes and Error Messages. This article provides information on Dell Optiplex & Vostro Beep Codes and Error Messages. Starting from the D4 generation of OptiPlex dell error beeps 1 3 2 models onwards (7010/9010/9010 AIO), the beep codes will be eliminated, dell error beep codes replaced by a single memory error pattern Now only "no memory failure" conditions generate the dell error beeps on power on beep code, the beep pattern is 1-3-2 (1 beep, then 3 beeps, then 2 beeps). This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory
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problem. The new beep codes emit only memory failure symptoms. Occasionally, reseating the memory modules may fix the beep code errors. Table of Contents: Optiplex Beep Codes Optiplex Error Messages Vostro Beep Codes Vostro Error Messages 1. OptiPlex Beep Codes The computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if dell laptop beep codes the display cannot show errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, can be used to help identify various problems. Diagnostic Beep Codes 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 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 DIMMs not being properly identified or used 3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure 3-1-2 Master DMA register failure 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No time tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode 4-3-1 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh 4-3-3 Timer-chip counter 2 failure 4-3-4 Time-of-
Optiplex and Vostro Beep Codes and Error Messages. This article provides information on Dell Optiplex & Vostro Beep Codes and Error Messages. Starting from the D4 generation of OptiPlex models onwards (7010/9010/9010 AIO), the beep codes will be dell inspiron beep codes eliminated, replaced by a single memory error pattern Now only "no
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memory failure" conditions generate the beep code, the beep pattern is 1-3-2 (1 beep, then 3 beeps, then
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2 beeps). This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. The new beep codes emit only memory failure symptoms. Occasionally, reseating the memory modules may fix http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN143065/EN the beep code errors. Table of Contents: Optiplex Beep Codes Optiplex Error Messages Vostro Beep Codes Vostro Error Messages 1. OptiPlex Beep Codes The computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the display cannot show errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, can be used to help identify various problems. Diagnostic Beep Codes http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN143065/EN 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 1-3-1 through 2-4-4 DIMMs not being properly identified or used 3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure 3-1-2 Master DMA register failure 3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure 3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure 3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure 3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss 3-3-2 NVRAM configuration 3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure 3-4-1 Screen initialization failure 3-4-2 Screen retrace failure 3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure 4-2-1 No time tick 4-2-2 Shutdown failure 4-2-3 Gate A20 failure 4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode 4-3-1 Memory failure above address 0FFFFh 4-3-3 Timer-chip counter 2 failure 4-3-4 Time-of-day clock stopped 4-4-1 Serial or parallel port test failure 4-4-2 Failure to decompress code to shadowed memory 4-4-3 Math coprocessor test failure 4-4-4 Cache test failure Please contact us for further assistance on beep codes Back to Top 3. Optiplex Error Messages An Error Message may be displayed along with the
Eurosoft/Mylex Faraday A-Tease HP IBM Landmark Microid Research/Mr NCR Olivetti Phillips Phoenix Quadtel Supersoft Tandon Zenith Intel Motherboards: CA810E CC820 SE440BX-2 D810E2CB D810EMO D815BN D815EEA D815EPEA D820LP SE440BX http://www.bioscentral.com/postcodes/dellbios.htm SR440BX JN440BX LB440GX/L440GX N440BX/NA440BX OR840 T440BX RC440BX VC820 Dell BIOS Beep Codes http://www.techrepublic.com/article/step-by-step-deciphering-bios-beep-codes/ Dell BIOS System Messages Dell BIOS Post Codes Dell BIOS Beep Codes: Beep Codes Possible Causes Corrective Action 1 - 2 No video card detected Reseat the video card 1 - 2 - 2 - 3 BIOS ROM checksum error 1 - 3 - 1 - 1 beep codes DRAM refresh error Reseat the memory modules 1 - 3 - 1 - 3 8742 Keyboard Controller error Reseat the keyboard connector 1 - 3 - 3 - 1 Memory defective or not present Reseat the memory modules 1 - 3 - 4 - 1 RAM failure on line xxx Reseat the memory modules 1 - 3 - 4 - 3 RAM dell error beep failure on data bits xxx of low byte on memory bus Reseat the memory modules 1 - 4 - 1 - 1 RAM failure on data bits xxx of high byte on memory bus Reseat the memory modules Return To Top Dell BIOS System Messages: Message Possible Cause Corrective Action nnnn Cache RAM Passed nnnn KB of system cache RAM has been successfully tested nnnn Extended RAM Passed nnnn KB of extended RAM has been tested nnnn Shadow RAM Passed nnnn KB of shadow RAM has been successfully tested nnnn System RAM Passed nnnn KB of system RAM has been successfully tested CD-ROM drive Identified The systems automatic drive type detection feature has identified the CD-ROM drive Diskette drive A error; Diskette drive B Error Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOS POST Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the chassis and detected correctly in the system setup Entering Setup The system is starting the system setup program Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn Extended memory is not working corre
United States Australia United Kingdom Japan Newsletters Forums Resource Library Tech Pro Free Trial Membership Membership My Profile People Subscriptions My stuff Preferences Send a message Log Out TechRepublic Search GO Topics: CXO Cloud Big Data Security Innovation Software Data Centers Networking Startups Tech & Work All Topics Sections: Photos Videos All Writers Newsletters Forums Resource Library Tech Pro Free Trial Editions: US United States Australia United Kingdom Japan Membership Membership My Profile People Subscriptions My stuff Preferences Send a message Log Out Data Centers Step-By-Step: Deciphering BIOS beep codes Discover what the beeps your computer makes at start up mean By Michael Jackman | March 7, 2002, 12:00 AM PST RSS Comments Facebook Linkedin Twitter More Email Print Reddit Delicious Digg Pinterest Stumbleupon Google Plus Each time a user turns on his or her computer, the BIOS gathers information about the major system components and performs a special test called the Power On Self Test (POST) to make sure that each component is functioning correctly. If the test identifies a hardware problem, the BIOS will display an error message on the monitor. But, if the failure occurred before the BIOS could access the video card, the BIOS will issue special beep codes to alert the user to the problem.In this article, I'll take a detailed look at the beeps that are issued by various BIOS manufacturers, and I'll provide you with a resource for more detailed information. Understanding these noises will allow you to troubleshoot a multitude of hardware problems.Annoying noises, flashing lightsDuring a POST session, your computer has several ways to communicate: Either through flashing indicator lights, the computer's speaker, or via the monitor. Since the monitor is not initialized until later in the process, early failures are communicated by red or absent status lights, such as the power and hard drive activity lights, or by sound in the form of beeps.POST diagnostic cards Another option is to purchase a POST diagnostic card to intercept POST errors at their source via the ISA or PCI bus. Cards are available for either bus and typically contain one or two digital readouts that present the codes, as well as LEDs for monitoring the power supply. Since POST codes are more numerous than beep codes (there may be 10 beep codes to 256 POST codes), a diagnostic card can help you track the progress of the POST and see more detail about what caused a failure or warning. An ISA card is preferred, as it's possible that a PCI card may not report all the POST codes. Because the ISA bus is in