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Video BIOS Test Failure, RAM Read/Write failure

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Code Description (repetitive short beeps) 4 RAM Read/Write failure 5 Real-time clock failure; Possible battery failure or system board failure 6 Video BIOS Test Failure 7 CPU-cache test failure Suggested Remedy Troubleshooting Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, contact Dell. Replace the battery (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com). If the problem persists, contact Dell. Contact Dell. Contact Dell. 33

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Troubleshooting
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4
RAM Read/Write failure
Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector
placement requirements exist (see your
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
).
Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are
compatible with your computer (see your
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
).
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
5
Real-time clock failure;
Possible battery failure or
system board failure
Replace the battery (see your
Service Manual
at
support.dell.com
).
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
6
Video BIOS Test Failure
Contact Dell.
7
CPU-cache test failure
Contact Dell.
Code
(repetitive
short beeps)
Description
Suggested Remedy