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Beep Codes on a Dell Desktop PC This article is a guide to the various diagnostics Beep Codes used by the various Dell Desktop PCs. Table of Contents: Introduction to Beep Codes Dell Desktop Systems 1. Introduction to Beep Codes Dell has a long tradition of building diagnostic indicators into our systems. These
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indicators can be really useful in helping to diagnose and resolve any issues your PC dell laptop battery error message might experience whilst starting up. I've given a guide to the various codes for each family of desktop below. If the display cannot dell computers desktops show any errors your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up. 3 means 3-3-3-3...That is 3 beeps and 3 beeps and ...: Endless looping until user presses the power button to shut down the system.
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The delay between each beep is 300ms. The delay between each set of beeps is 3 sec, and the beep sound lasts 300ms. After each beep and each set of beeps, the BIOS should detect if the user presses the power button, if so, BIOS will jump out from looping and execute the normal shutdown process and power system. Note: If your system also has diagnostic indicator LEDs, you will want to go to
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the support site to get the appropriate guide for your model. Note: If your system is giving a code that isn't listed on this guide, then please contact your local support to investigate this unknown code further. If your system is giving a listed code then please use the fault descriptions below to narrow your possible No Post troubleshooting. The No Post guide below will be useful in troubleshooting your issue further. No POST, No Power, No Video on a Dell Desktop Computer. Alternatively you can Contact Us here. Back to Top 2. Dell Desktop Systems Inspiron XPS Vostro OptiPlex Precision Back Inspiron Desktops Beep/LED Codes. Power LED Blinking/Beep Code LED/Beep Code Fault Description Fault(s) Suggested Action 1 Motherboard: BIOS ROM Failure Motherboard, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error Run the Dell Diagnostics 2 Memory No Memory (RAM) detected Troubleshoot the Memory 3 Motherboard: Chipset Chipset Error (North and South bridge error Time-Of-Day Clock test failure Gate A20 failure Super I/O chip failure Keyboard controller failure Run the Dell Diagnostics 4 Memory Memory (RAM) Failure Troubleshoot the Memory 5 Real Time Clock Power Failure CMOS battery failure Run the Dell Diagnostics 6 Video BIOS Video card/chip failure Run the Dell Diagnostics 7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Central Processing Unit (CPU) Failure Run the Dell Diagnostics Power LED Status Power State Off P
reference guide to the OptiPlex Diagnostic Indicators Dell OptiPlex systems have a long history of built in diagnostic indicators. These can be audible beeps, power buttons that display different states and colours, specific diagnostics LEDs or a combination of them all, in order to indicate at which point during dell pc models the Power On Self Test (POST) a system is having issues. The following article
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is a reference guide to the codes available on each model and what those codes actually mean. These change through the hp error messages various models and years. These indicators are merely a starting point to narrow down any troubleshooting you will carry out to identify the cause of your current issue. You can use this as a starting http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN293445 point to narrow down the proper troubleshooting guide you will need or you can contact technical support for further help and they will be looking for these indicators as well. Table of Contents: Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex series (Prior to 2005) Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex Series (2005 to 2009) Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex series (2009 to 2012) Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex series (2012 to Present) OptiPlex http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/04/SLN284978/en Audible Beep Codes Note: For all the tables below, please remember that the diagnostic LEDs only serve as an indicator of the progress through the POST process. These LEDs do not indicate the problem that caused the POST routine to stop. Note: Please be aware that if your system completes POST without stopping on a particular error code and then gives a black screen, the most likely reason is that you are experiencing a No Boot issue and not a No POST issue at all. Back to Top 1. Diagnostic LEDs for the OptiPlex series (Prior to 2005) This series of systems had a block of A, B, C, D LEDs on the back of the chassis that lit up in Green and Amber. I've included a table below with what these indicated. These models were readily identifiable by the rounded fronts and clamshell assembly. Note : Please click on the title of the section you want to open below, in order to see the contents. Show all | Hide all Diagnostic LEDs CPU configuration activity or failure; CPU Cache failure LED Pattern State Name State Description Suggested Resolution No Pattern Visible Off System POST complete - LED time-out has occurred If the LEDs came on and then wen
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 eliminated, replaced by a single memory http://www.dell.com/support/article/us/en/19/SLN143065/EN error pattern Now only "no memory failure" conditions generate the beep code, the beep pattern is 1-3-2 (1 beep, then 3 beeps, then 2 beeps). This beep code tells you that the https://www.cs.utexas.edu/~deke/laptopsupport/manuals/d600/diag.htm computer encountered a memory 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 error message 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 Code Cause 1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure 1-1-3 NVRAM 1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure 1-2-1 battery error message 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 accompanying beep code. Please refer to the table below for details on the error message. Diagnostic Error Messages Error Message Indication Address mark not found The BIOS fou
may have a component failure. If you are experiencing a problem with your Dell computer, perform the checks in "Solving Problems" and run the Dell Diagnostics before you call Dell for technical assistance. Running the Dell Diagnostics may help you to resolve the problem yourself quickly without having to contact Dell for assistance. If you are experienced with computers and know what component(s) you need to test, select the appropriate diagnostic test group(s) or subtest(s). If you are unsure about how to begin diagnosing a problem, see "Starting the Dell Diagnostics." Features of the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics helps you to check your computer hardware without any additional equipment and without destroying any data. By using the diagnostics, you can have confidence in the operation of your computer. If you find a problem that you cannot solve by yourself, the diagnostic tests can provide you with important information you need when talking to Dell's service and support personnel. NOTICE: Use the Dell Diagnostics to test only your Dell computer. Using this program with other computers may cause incorrect computer responses or result in error messages. The diagnostic test groups or subtests also have the following features: Options that let you perform express, extended, or custom tests on one or all devices An option that allows you to select tests based on a symptom of the problem you are having An option that allows you to choose the number of times a test group or subtest is repeated The ability to display test results Options to temporarily suspend testing if an error is detected, or to terminate testing Extensive online Help that describes the tests and devices Status messages that inform you whether test groups or subtests were completed successfully Error messages that appear if any problems are detected Starting the Dell Diagnostics The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden Diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. Shut down the computer. If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. Connect the computer to an electrical outlet. NOTE: If you cannot see anything on your display, you can hold down the mute button and press the power button (instead of F12) to begin the Dell Diagnostics. You do not need to highlight Diagnostics and