Dell Vostro A100 (Early 2009) - Manual (Page 32)

Troubleshooting
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If your computer beeps during start-up:
1 Write down the beep code.
2 Run the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more
serious cause (see "Dell Diagnostics" on
page 42).
Code
(repetitive
short beeps) Description Suggested Remedy
1 BIOS checksum failure.
Possible system board failure Contact Dell.
2 No memory modules are
detected If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the
modules, reinstall one module (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com), and then restart the computer. If the
computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module.
Continue until you have identified a faulty module or
reinstalled all modules without error.
If available, install good memory of the same type into your
computer see your Service Manual at support.dell.com).
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
3 Possible system board failure Contact Dell.
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