Dell Inspiron 1370 Setup Guide - Page 36

Solving Problems, Beep Codes - motherboard

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INSPIRON Solving Problems This section provides troubleshooting information for your computer. If you cannot solve your problem using the following guidelines, see "Using Support Tools" on page 40 or "Contacting Dell" on page 61. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if there are errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. Write down the beep code and contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" on page 61). Beep Code Possible Problem One Possible motherboard failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure Two No RAM detected NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module, ensure that the memory module is seated properly. Three Possible motherboard failure Chipset error Four RAM read/write failure Five Real Time Clock failure Six Video card or chip failure Seven Processor failure Eight Display failure 34

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Solving Problems
This section provides troubleshooting
information for your computer. If you cannot
solve your problem using the following
guidelines, see “Using Support Tools” on
page 40 or “Contacting Dell” on page 61.
Beep Codes
Your computer might emit a series of beeps
during start-up if there are errors or problems.
This series of beeps, called a beep code,
identifies a problem. Write down the beep code
and contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on
page 61).
Beep Code
Possible Problem
One
Possible motherboard failure -
BIOS ROM checksum failure
Two
No RAM detected
NOTE:
If you installed or
replaced the memory module,
ensure that the memory module
is seated properly.
Three
Possible motherboard failure -
Chipset error
Four
RAM read/write failure
Five
Real Time Clock failure
Six
Video card or chip failure
Seven
Processor failure
Eight
Display failure
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