POST Beep Codes: Dell Dimension XPS Dxxx Systems
POST Beep Codes: Dell™ Dimension™ XPS Dxxx Systems
If the monitor cannot display errors or problems, the computer
may emit a series of beeps that identifies the problem. The beep
code indicates the number of beeps that will be emitted; for
example, 1 beep followed by 2 beeps indicates that no video card
is connected.
| Beep Codes |
Error |
| 1-2 |
Video card not present |
| 1-2-2-3 |
BIOS ROM checksum error |
| 1-3-1-1 |
DRAM refresh error |
| 1-3-1-3 |
8742 keyboard controller error |
| 1-3-3-1 |
Memory defective or not present |
| 1-3-4-1 |
RAM failure on line xxx |
| 1-3-4-3 |
RAM failure on data bits xxx of low byte on
memory bus |
| 1-4-1-1 |
RAM failure on data bits xxx of high byte on
memory bus |
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NOTE: It is normal for the computer to emit a
single beep during the boot routine. This beep is not
considered a beep code unless the computer is unable to
complete the boot routine. |
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