Dell OptiPlex GX280 Quick Reference Guide - Page 26

www.dell.com | support.dell.com Light Pattern Problem Description Memory modules are detected, but a memory configuration or compatibility G Y G Y error exists. Other failure has occurred. GGGY The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. GGGG Suggested Resolution • Ensure that no special memory module or memory connector placement requirements exist. • Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive. • Check the computer message that appears on your monitor screen. • If the problem persists, contact Dell. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. None. Beep Codes Your computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. One possible beep code (code 1-3-1) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem. If your computer beeps during start-up: 1 Write down the beep code. 2 See "Dell Diagnostics" on page 19 to identify a more serious cause. 3 Contact Dell for technical assistance. For information on contacting Dell, see your online User's Guide. Code 1-1-2 1-1-3 1-1-4 1-2-1 Cause Microprocessor register failure NVRAM read/write failure ROM BIOS checksum failure Programmable interval timer failure Code 3-1-4 3-2-2 3-2-4 3-3-1 Cause Slave interrupt mask register failure Interrupt vector loading failure Keyboard Controller Test failure NVRAM power loss 26 Quick Reference Guide