Dell Vostro 1510 Setup and Quick Reference Guide - Page 36

If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42). Code Description (repetitive short beeps) Suggested Remedy 1 BIOS checksum Contact Dell. failure. Possible motherboard failure. 2 No memory modules 1 If you have two or more memory modules are detected installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com), 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 your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system Contact Dell. board failure 4 RAM Read/Write 1 Ensure that no special memory failure module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 2 Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). 3 If the problem persists, contact Dell. 36 Troubleshooting