Dell Vostro 220 Service Manual - Page 11

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Code (repetitive Description short beeps) Suggested Resolution 2 No memory modules • If two or more memory modules are are detected. installed, remove the modules (see "Replacing or Adding a Memory Module" on page 104), and then reinstall one module and restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, continue to install additional memory modules (one at a time) until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. • If available, install working memory of the same type into your computer (see "Replacing or Adding a Memory Module" on page 104). • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). 3 Possible system board Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on failure. page 137). 4 RAM Read/Write • Ensure that no special requirements for failure. memory module/connector placement exist (see "Replacing or Adding a Memory Module" on page 104). • Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). 5 Real time clock failure. • Replace the battery (see "Coin-Cell Possible battery or Battery" on page 117). system board failure. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 137). 6 Video BIOS Test Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on Failure. page 137). Troubleshooting 11

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Troubleshooting
11
2
No memory modules
are detected.
If two or more memory modules are
installed, remove the modules (see
"Replacing or Adding a Memory
Module" on page 104), and then reinstall
one module and restart the computer. If
the computer starts normally, continue
to install additional memory modules
(one at a time) until you have identified
a faulty module or reinstalled all
modules without error.
If available, install working memory of
the same type into your computer (see
"Replacing or Adding a Memory
Module" on page 104).
If the problem persists, contact Dell (
see
"Contacting Dell" on page 137)
.
3
Possible system board
failure.
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on
page 137).
4
RAM Read/Write
failure.
Ensure that no special requirements for
memory module/connector placement
exist (see "Replacing or Adding a
Memory Module" on page 104).
Ensure that the memory you are using is
supported by your computer.
If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see
"Contacting Dell" on page 137).
5
Real time clock failure.
Possible battery or
system board failure.
Replace the battery (see "Coin-Cell
Battery" on page 117).
If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see
"Contacting Dell" on page 137).
6
Video BIOS Test
Failure.
Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on
page 137).
Code (repetitive
short beeps)
Description
Suggested Resolution