Code
Description
(repetitive
short beeps)
4
RAM Read/Write
failure.
5
Real time clock failure.
Possible battery failure
or motherboard failure.
6
Video BIOS
Test Failure.
System Messages
NOTE:
If the message you received is not listed in the following table, see the
documentation for either the operating system or the program that was running
when the message appeared.
A
! P
L E R T
R E V I O U S A T T E M P T S A T B O O T I N G T H I S S YS T E M H A V E F A I L E D A T
[
C H E C K P O I N T
N N N N
C H E C K P O I N T A N D C O N T A C T
complete the boot routine three consecutive times for the same error (see "Contacting
Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance).
CM O S
C H E C K S U M E R R O R
battery charge is low. Replace the battery (see "Replacing the Battery" or "Contacting
Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance).
CPU
F A N F A I L U R E
Processor" in your User's Guide).
F
L O P P Y D I S K E T T E S E E K F A I L U R E
configuration information may not match the hardware configuration. Check cable
connections (see "Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide for assistance).
] . F
O R H E L P I N R E S O L V I N G T H I S P R O B L E M
D
T
E L L
E C H N I C A L
— Possible motherboard failure or the real-time clock
— CPU fan failure. Replace the CPU fan (see "Removing the
— A cable may be loose, or the computer
Suggested Remedy
• Ensure that no special requirements for
memory module/connector placement
exist (see "Memory" in your User's Guide).
• Ensure that the memory you are using is
supported by your computer
(see "Memory" in your User's Guide).
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide).
• Replace the battery (see "Replacing the
Battery" in your User's Guide).
• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see
"Contacting Dell" in your User's Guide).
Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your
User's Guide).
— The computer failed to
S
U P P O R T
Quick Reference Guide
,
P L E A S E N O T E T H I S
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