Dell OptiPlex GX240 - Manual (Page 202)

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Computer Beep Codes
When errors occur during a boot routine that cannot be reported on the
monitor, your computer may emit a series of beeps that identify the
problem. The beep code is a pattern of sounds: for example, one beep,
followed by a second beep, and then a burst of three beeps (code 1-1-3)
means that the computer was unable to read the data in nonvolatile
random-access memory (NVRAM). This information is invaluable to the
Dell support staff if you need to call for technical assistance.
When a beep code is emitted, write it down on a copy of the Diagnostics
Checklist found in “ Getting Help ,” and then look it up in “ Computer Beep
Codes .” If you are unable to resolve the problem by looking up the meaning
of the beep code, use the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause.
If you are still unable to resolve the problem, see “ Getting Help ” for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
C o m p u t e r B e e p C o d e s
Code Cause Action
1-1-2 Microprocessor register
failure See Getting Help ” for instructions on
obtaining technical assistance.
1-1-3 NVRAM Run the System Board Devices tests in
the
Dell Diagnostics , if possible.
1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum
failure Run the System Board Devices tests in
the
Dell Diagnostics , if possible.
1-2-1 Programmable interval
timer Run the System Board Devices tests in
the
Dell Diagnostics , if possible.
1-2-2 Direct memory access
(DMA) initialization
failure Run the System Board Devices tests in
the
Dell Diagnostics , if possible.
1-2-3 DMA page register
read/write failure Run the System Board Devices tests in
the
Dell Diagnostics , if possible.
1-3 Video Memory Test
failure Run the VESA/VGA Interface tests in
the
Dell Diagnostics .