Dell Precision T3400 User's Guide - Page 105

Code (repetitive short beeps) 3 4 5 6 Description Suggested Remedy Possible motherboard Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on failure. page 269). RAM Read/Write failure. • Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see "Memory" on page 157). • Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see "Memory" on page 33). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 269). Real time clock failure. • Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Possible battery failure Battery" on page 251). or motherboard failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 269). Video BIOS Test Failure. Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 269). System Messages NOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running when the message appeared. ALERT! PREVIOUS ATTEMPTS AT BOOTING THIS SYSTEM HAVE FAILED AT CHECKPOINT [NNNN]. FOR HELP IN RESOLVING THIS PROBLEM, PLEASE NOTE T H I S C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T D E L L TE C H N I C A L S U P P O R T - The computer failed to complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting Dell" on page 269 for assistance). C M O S C H E C K S U M E R R O R - Possible motherboard failure or RTC battery low. Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" on page 251 or see "Contacting Dell" on page 269 for assistance). Troubleshooting Tools 105