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Dell Precision M2400 (Mid 2008) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

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 40).

Code
(repetitive
short beeps)

Description

Suggested Remedy

1

BIOS checksum
failure. Possible
motherboard failure.

Contact Dell.

2

No memory modules
detected

1

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.

2

If available, install good memory of the same
type into your computer see your

Service

Manual at support.dell.com).

3

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

3

Possible system
board failure

Contact Dell.

4

RAM Read/Write
failure

1

Ensure that no special memory
module/memory connector placement
requirements exist (see your

Service Manual at

support.dell.com).

2

Verify that the memory modules that you are
installing are compatible with your computer
(see your

Service Manual at

support.dell.com).

3

If the problem persists, contact Dell.

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