Those beeps your computer emits at startup, yea, they mean something. If you're having difficulty figuring out why your Dell desktop, tower, or mini tower won't boot, take a look at this chart. Dell also has a diagnostics utility and can provide excellent technical support, sometimes. The numbers and hyphens mean exactly what's listed. For example, the sequence 1-1-2 means beep, beep, beep-beep. Some issues are caused by owner carelessness, others require hardware replacement. If you're unsure, either Google further, or contact Dell Technical Support.
Dell Beep Code Meanings
| 1-1-2 | Processor Register Failure |
| 1-1-3 | NVRam |
| 1-1-4 | ROM Bios checksum failure |
| 1-2-1 | Programmable Interval Timer |
| 1-2-2 | DMA Initialization Failure |
| 1-2-3 | Direct Memory Access Page Register Read/Write Failure |
| 1-3-1 - 2-4-4 | Memory/RAM Not Properly Identified or Used |
| 3-1-1 | Slave DMA Registration Failure |
| 3-1-2 | Master DMA Registration Failure |
| 3-1-3 | Master Interrupt Mask Registration Failure |
| 3-1-4 | Slave Interrupt Mask Registration Failure |
| 3-2-2 | Interrupted Vector Loading Failure |
| 3-2-4 | Keyboard Controller (Input) Test Failure |
| 3-3-1 | NVRam Insufficient Power |
| 3-3-2 | Improperly configured NVRam |
| 3-3-4 | Video Memory(RAM) Test Failure |
| 3-4-1 | Screen Output Initialization Failure |
| 3-4-2 | Screen Retrace Failure |
| 3-4-3 | Failure Finding Video Read Only Memory |
| 4-2-1 | Lack of Time Tick |
| 4-2-2 | Shutdown Failure |
| 4-2-3 | Failure in Gate A20 |
| 4-2-4 | Unexpected Interruption in Protect Mode |
| 4-3-1 | Memory Address Failure above 0FFFFH |
| 4-3-4 | Non Functioning Time Of Day Clock |
| 4-4-1 | Serial And/Or Parallel Port Test Failure |
| 4-4-4 | Cache Test Failure |
Dell Computer Beeps on Startup
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When my computer says "beep," I say "BOP!"
yes....i would like to know the solution to this issue......4-2-1(Lack Of Time Tick).
im Currently Using a DELL Vastro 1000.
Jesse,
Sounds like a bad CMOS battery, maybe? How old is the faulty device?
-Guy
I have a Dell Inspiron 8500 and am getting a 3-2-3 code.
During the diagnostics, the display whites out and I get the alert beep and then the 3-2-3.
I don't know if this means that the video card / video RAM has gone bad, or if my system RAM is going bad.
I checked the Dell website and there is a user there with the same problem (in 2006) with no responses.
Have you ran a memtest? Try downloading the "ultimate boot cd" and running a memtest. That should tell you if the RAM is bad or not..
I have a dell laptop that I can't seem to find the code that it is giving. It beeps 3 times fast a slight pause and then one more beep and that is it. I have actually tried booting it up and it not beep at all but all you hear is everything spinning up and running like it is going to boot but that is it. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Michael, did you ever figure out what was wrong with your computer? I'm getting the same sequence if beeps.
Thanks
My computor beeps 4 then 2
I am unable to boot, it will not spin the disc drive.
There is nothing on the screen.
What is the diagnosis?
How do I recover?
Hi,
I encountered the same diagnostic beeps. I resolved the problem by unplugging the power supply from the motherboard, then releasing the tensioners holding the ram and re-seating them, that is reinstalling them. I did not remove them from the sockets since i am unsure whether they are installed in a particular order/configuration (2Gig). (I was given the pc and run linux from a thumbdrive, ordinarily). Hope this helps.
-Mr big
Mr. Big,
I encountered the same problem and your method worked--thanks!
DoubleBuck 10/13/2010
Mr Big - you are the MAN!
That worked perfectly! Thanks!!
I have the same problem 4-2 beeps.
Did you get an answer
Thanks
My Dell Inspiron 1545 has a Keyboard Controller (Input) Test Failure. Does anyone have a soluition?
I have a DELL desktop. My computer does not boot up. The computer does not send any signals to the monitor. Monitor remains always black.
When I push Turn-ON button in the front face of the computer tower, it turns ON. Most all lights come up. Fan starts rotating normally. I hear the beep sounds for the first few seconds in the sequence: Beep, beep-beep-beep, beep-beep. Then beeping stops.
If I turn off and turn ON the computer again, everything including the beeping sequence is repeated except the speed of the fans gets very high.
If I get all cables out from the back of the computer and push the turn ON button for few seconds, put back all cables again and turn the computer ON, the fans again starts low, but gets higher sped at the subsequent trials.
Please help me giving me advice how I can resolve this boot-up problem.
Thanks a lot in advance.
Hi Kajimel, if you know how to - unplug your PC and reseat the RAM modules, then try again.
Are you sure it's the PC and not the monitor? If you can - get hold of a spare monitor to test the PC, or test your monitor on another one!
The error signal you mention doesn't appear to be listed here, so these are just a few things you need to try to help make a proper diagnosis.
Colin.
Actually, the 1-3-2 beep code is listed:
1-3-1 - 2-4-4 Memory/RAM Not Properly Identified or Used
That is a range, not just 1-3-1 and 2-4-4.
Another list shows 1-3-2 to be "No memory installed" "No memory installed or faulty or improperly seated DIMM"
Thank You for your help. I removed the ram and reinstalled it an the computer booted up.
Dave
Had the same problem, reseating the RAM worked perfectly. Thanks!
it sounds to me that the video card is crook take it out try rebooting and see if you still get the 6 beeps
if not get another video card even a cheap one to try in the pci slot thjat is the white socket
best of luck
michael
I have a Dell XPS M1730. The laptop will power on but will not POST (lights are on but nobody's home
...only lcd's, no monitor and no hard drive). The Fn test gave the beep error of 3-3-1 NVRAM power loss problem. I removed and verified the RAM was seated. I even tried to swap the RAM from a working (identical) laptop. Tried all RAM configurations possible. The same 3-3-1 beep pattern 
Any thoughts on how to fix this would be greatly appreciated.
Hi CJ, I have/had the same problem on my M1730 with the 3-3-1 code... leds light up, but the display remains black. It seemed to boot into linux, but the keyboard was mostly unresponsive (though numlock, capslock and scrolllock could be toggled and Ctrl-Alt-Delete worked). In addition to reseating the RAM, I have tried disassembling and reassembling my laptop (which had no effect). I also tried clearing the NVRAM and CMOS by removing the CMOS battery for about 30mins (while disassembling and reassembling the laptop again). Now I get a 4-1-1 code from the test and sometimes two short beeps if I just turn it on without holding the key.
I have sent an email to Dell, but have not had any reply yet. Have you managed to find a solution?
It is the NVIDIA card. I replaced mine and it is fixed. I found it on EBAY for $175 (GREAT DEAL) . I had also posted on the Dell site and some "guru" said the motherboard was fried but what do they know. My video card is the 8700m GT. If you are looking to upgrade to a better video card, now is the time. I would suggest researching the "M1730 GPU upgrade". I ran across people going to the 8800M GTX but that is out of by budget. For others out there the 8700m GT is the same trash NVIDIA card that Dell is replacing in the M1530 xps (extended the warranty) because they are defective. The 8700 is the 8600 only overclocked. We are trying to get Dell to replace it. So cross fingers that Dell steps up! Oh another diagnostic is to press and hold the "D" button. If you get the LCD to light up (will change colors and eventually to a bunch of lines) it is the video card. Good luck!
PS search for RW331 when looking for the NVIDIA 8700M GT replacement if that is the card that came with your XPS
Well, I've finally got my laptop fixed. Someone from Dell responded to my email after about a week and asked me to run a few tests, which confirmed that it was the graphics card. It also turned out that while the 1 year warranty on my laptop had expired, the components of my laptop have a two year warranty here in Norway (a bit weird, but ok). So, I only had to pay the service fee of 349NOK for a technician to come and replace the graphics card.
Unfortunately, the day before the guy from Dell responded to my email I purchased a replacement card on eBay.co.uk, so now I have a spare one...
Nappers,
Glad to hear you're laptop is back up and running. Google indicates 349 NOK is about 60 USD, so that seems reasonable. However, if the 1 year warranty was up, I probably would have attempted replacing the card myself
Hold on to the spare - might be a collectors item one day. Just teasing... Give it away? Just hooked my sister's PC up with some ram & a video card I had laying around. She was extremely grateful which in turn made me happy. Yay!
Peace be with you,
-Guy
Yeah, I was going to do it myself, but the guy from Dell said that if I did then it would void the parts warranty as that part was not "user serviceable". I figure I'll try to sell the spare video card as I doubt that the new one will die soon (fingers crossed) and it's specific to the XPS M1730 so it won't fit in another laptop.
I have a Dell Dimensions 8400 I had a problem with no sound from my Creative Sound Blaster Live card so I tried to re-seat it. Upon restart I had no video then one of the three 1-1-2,1-1-3, or 1-1-4. Then it sounds like the fan spools up really fast. I am definitely getting 2 long followed two or more short beeps. I just don't want my fan to burn out while listening for beeps.
Have beeping every 30 seconds, even when computor and electric is shut off. Model is Dell, Dimension 2400 series.
After a little research I tried re-seating the RAM, graphics card and audio cards. This did fix the beep code and fan spooling up issue. I still had no audio however. I simply switch to the integrated sound card for now.
my laptop poweron come to error display. No bootable devices- strike F1 to retry boot, F2 for setup utility Press F5 to run onboard diagnosties.
Nagaraj-just read your 2009-07-30 post and wondering if you have resolution to your problem. A friend with Dell laptop called me tonight with exactly same problem you experienced. I was wondering what you had to do to resolve your issue. Thanks.
my laptop Dell inspiron giv 4-4-4 beep while booting , nothing beyond that, any one suggesting what to do, It was purched recently from US, Will Dell India supporty for the warranty.
Pl suggest
Having left my computer off for 6 months, it wont turn on and its beeps signal lack of time. Am i wrong to leave it of for this lenght of time? Help!!!
Sounds like possibly bad cmos battery. Change battery and see what happens
My dad is having problems with his Dell Latitude CPI4000(?). Apparently, he was using it and plugged it into a modem, and then smoke started coming out of the back of the laptop. Now when he turns it on the screen is blank and it makes two short beeps. The lights for the power and hard drive light up. I don't know how to run the Fn test. Any ideas? Please help!! Thanks!
I have a Dell PC, unsure of model at this time. am getting the black screen of death at startup including beep codes wich are not listed here. 1-1-1. any ideas as to this beep sequence?
i'll repost with the model soon. TY in advanced
I'm getting 1-4-2-1 beep sound on startup of my computer without display on my dell inspiron 1501 laptop and eventually when it comes up after repearted booting it gives a blue screen ***stop: 0x0000005C (0x0000010B, 0X00000001, 0X000000, 0X00000000) any clue to the solution of this problem
http://www.bioscentral.com/beepcodes/phoenixbeep.htm
For a phoenix motherboard, that code means:
CMOS RAM read/write failure (this commonly indicates a problem on the ISA bus such as a card not seated)
Mine is pretty simple its like 1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1-1 an on on on on on! is driving me insane please help me.
Stuck keyboard key? how fast are beeps?
Ha, ha! Exactly! Mine was rapid 1's like Lewy's and it was exactly that. Keyboard. I had my sweater on the keyboard and it must have been pressing a key down during boot up.
Ha, ha! Thanks!
sounds like a key on keyboard is stuck how fast is it beeping?
My dell inspiron 9400 boots and show no bootable devices, and beeps twice. But, when i check the bios it shows the hard drive there? wth?
My Dell laptop does that all the time. Still boots up though! I would check your BIOS settings by hitting I think its f1 or F12 on start up. Usually the easiest way to be honest is to re-install windows that fixes most Dell laptop problems!
My laptop beeps three times and nothing shows up on the screen. it beeps pause two quick beeps what does this mean?
I have a Dimension 5100 that would constantly reboot itself. Thought it was the CPU overheating so I replaced the factory fan and added a second one.
Then all of the sudden the computer beeps at me 1-3-2, which is the memory being not recognized/not there. Also diagnostic lights 3 and 4 are on, which point in the same direction. I have used 3 different ram sticks, one that was in it and 2 brand new ones and tried them in each memory slot one by one with the same results.
I tried switching the CMOS battery to no avail.
I removed all internal cards and drives leaving only the onboard video, hard drive and memory in place.... yeah you guessed it, same problem.
I am thinking the motherboard is done for. Since the computer rebooted itself even in BIOS after random number of seconds or minutes.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. If I could give a penny for your thoughts I would.
Best Regards,
BS
I have a Dell XPS 630 and been having a problem with it since last week. When I turn it on it will not boot up and it beeps.
It's hard however to tell if it's making one beep and repeating or if its making 3 really fast beeps.
Called tech support and they said it sounded like a MoBo issue and sent a new one out to a tech to replace it. He came out today and installed the new MoBo and it's doing the same exact thing; beeps and all.
Just not sure how to diagnose what beep pattern I am getting.
I had two dell Dell Precision WorkStation 670 go into beep codes after unplug of machine on froozen Terminal service connection (and no response of trying to get it back without unplug).
after unplug machine went into Beep code was long like 1-1-2-2, I couldnt find a code match (machine powers up fine minus beep codes but keyboard/monitor dont work, plus the machine as a whole but it sounds like its running fine).. Removed ram still 1-1-2-2 beep code.
Took out video cards then 1-3-2 beep code. took out ram still 1-3-2. put back in video cards still 1-3-2 no RAM, put in one RAM still 1-3-2 took out that RAM put in other, screan powers up warning about dell ram should be in pairs. Seems dell is frying a ram card. Hope that helps
I have a dell Pen4 optiplex GX 270 beeps 1=1=2 I think its hard to tell cuz there so far apart. Have any ideas?
According to the chart, 1-1-2 is, "Processor Register Failure." May want to remove/detach the processor, clean off the old cpu compound, and reapply a fresh coat. Reseat the proc and try booting, again.
Good luck..
Guy
I have a Dell Dimension 5000. Since this morning, the system fails to startup and beeps at me with 1-3-2, which seems to be a memory problem. The corresponding error lights are lit too. I reseated the memory (I have four banks), took out two, switched memory, all to no avail. Does this mean there may be a more serious problem (like the motherboard) ? Any help appreciated.
Willem.
Dell Precision WorkStation 670, almost same with Dallas Dey. My Beep code was like 1-1-2-1-1.
Please help me.
Got a Dell Precision workstation 670 off ebay. Trying to start it up and am getting 2-2-2 beeps. Monitor says it is not getting a signal.
Saw Dallas Dey's post after I posted mine. I quess 1-1-2-2 could also be 2-2-2. Started pulling combos of memory and sure enough, found a bad stick. Still had a gig left so the PC runs fine now until I can get some more. Thanks.
I have a desktop Inspiron 530s. I get 4 beeps in quick succession (within 2 seconds), then a short interval, then the 4 beeps again.. this sequence continues. Nothing on the screen. What should I do?
I will answer my own question: I tried reseating the RAM modules. After that, the computer worked fine!
I have a dell inspiron 530 during a bios update the computer shut down before it was finished. now my tower powers on the beeps are just continuous beeps with 5 seconds between each no sequence to them. However its not sending any signals to my monitor, keyboard or mouse, can anyone help?
i have a dell xps 410 when it turns on the fan runs fast, monitor keyboard and mouse are not recognized. i have reseated hard drive memory and processor. I have unplugged everything several times all to no avail it still is not working. No beeps have occured just the 1 3 4 are lit up on front of tower.
Hi All,
My inspiron 530s won't boot. When I press start button it start beeping like beep, beep, beep, beep such as 1-1-1-1 with loud fan constantly running. No display on monitor.
Any one face this?
Thanks,
My does the same thing.
Any progress?
my is doing the same thing did you find an awnser
i just baught this computer 9 months ago and it just beeps and fan is running fast why i doint know,,
did anyone help you with yours,,,if yes please let me know.. thanks
For all of you with a Dell Inspiron 530 desktop:
I unplugged the computer from all the peripherals. Opened the case, dusted good, then reseated the memory, all power cords, and all the cables I could. When I reseated the memory and cables, I air dusted the contacts before replacing the memory or cord. It's been running fine for a few weeks now. What happens is that vibration from the fans, etc., can cause a microscopic gap between the contacts. I would also recommend pulling the processor and reseating it. If you aren't comfortable doing this, your local computer repair show should do it for a nominal fee.
I resolved my beep issue by re installing memory that is taking it out snapping it back.
Hope this help
Fixed it!
Many thanks!
i also fixed my dimension 5000 that had a beep code of 2-2-2 by reseating the ram, just took it out and clipped it back in and it worked perfectly ever since, seems to be common problem with dell so i would suggest trying this fix for almost any error code, it cant hurt and it might help
Was working fine until I put in some brand new RAM 8GB's reccomended for the 690. then I got 1-1-2-2, same error as 'Dallas Dey', with no keyboard and no monitor but fans working?
I have a nvidia 260 graphics card is there any way this could be it?
please help.
Thanks
Hi, I have a Dell 530s and whenever I power on the computer the fan becomes very loud and then there's one single beep before the computer starts to load up, quietly. Does anyone know what this means and if there's anyway to fix it?
I also have a dell 530 that is doing the same except it now will not go past the Dell logo screen (frozen). Cannot go to F2 or F12 and I have tried everything such as removing the battery, removing RAM and reinstalling, etc, etc. What does the one beep mean? This is the second time this has happened with a Dell and I am about over it!
This is normal for a computer to boot.
I fixed my 690 and glad to say that the memory has now been updated from 4gb of ram it's now 12GB's although on my windows 7 x64 system it's only using 4GB of the 12 installed??? Anyone have any ideas on this conundrum.
As for the 'beeping sequence of 1, 1, 2, 2' I managed to fix this by taking out all the Ram unplugging the cable and then installing one strip at a time, taking care to make sure that all the memory clips were set to close just in case it confused the system after this process being repeated it worked like a charm.
As for the loud fan this also happens sometimes if the chassis is not closed properly, just check to see if yours is snugly closed.
Regards
BerrySwami, I am having the same problem with a friend's Dimension 5100. I have tried everything but lifting the CPU cooler off to test for good contact. Did you get a resolution to your problem?
Mine starts off with 5 beeps, the hard drive, and the monitor do not start up.
It then proceeds to beep 2-2-1 ... which I also don't see in the list up there. Has anyone got any idea what this problem might be?
Hello,
I have a Dell Inspiron 530 that seems to have died. It will not boot up at all. Cooling fans do not start...no beep codes. LED on back/outside of Power supply faintly blinks green..."faintly!" Power LED indicator on motherboard blinks Amber steadily and constantly. I have connected new Power supply...no change. I have disconnected CD drive and Hard Drive...still no change. Reseated RAM chips...no effect.
No capacitors seem to be "pop-corning" showing over-heating. Is it possible that the motherboard is simply "DEAD?" Does anyone have an opinion to help me? PLEASE HELP. I can't afford to buy a new computer just now.
My Dell computer won't boot up. It just throws out six beeps, pause, then six again, and again, and ... You get it. Some dell "expert" told me it was the keyboard module, and if a new keyboard didn't work, then to replace the motherboard. I did that, but it's still doing the same thing. Anyone know what's going on?
If you change the motherboard you should not have the same problem as it is from the old motherboard. Maybe try a USB keyboard.
what does a beep code of 1-3-2 mean??? My computer shut down and the hard drive won't start back up and it gives a 1-3-2 beep code.
I have the same problem with my power edge 1400sc. If you figure out how to fix it email me at saw247@live.com
how do i resolve a cache test failure problem in dell vostro A180
My inspiron 1720 beeps every 3 or 4 min once. i/e/ one beep. never did this before, what is it?
My 9400 is also beeping once every 3 - 4 minutes, anyone have any ideas?
mi dell vostro 1000 no enciende. Instale un bios que no era para este y ahora al encenderla emite ruidos y la pantalla se queda negra, creo que tengo que flashar el bios ¡como le hago?
mine goes beep-beep beep. beep-beep beep.
I have a 530 Quad core 2.4 GHZ, will not turn on, amber light blinks, then there are three short re-occurring beeps. I also noticed that over the last couple of weeks, the computer has gotten louder. Any ideas? Thanks!
My dell dimension E520 was working fine until IE8 went haywire. Upon reboot It makes it almost to the end of the Dell screen before I get a single, continuous unending beep. I can hit F2 and get to the bios before the beep hits. Any help?
Found out the answer to my continuous beep issue. Keyboard error. I plugged in a new keyboard and everything is fine. You can alsoturn off keyboard error reporting in the bios.
Hi I have a Dell power edge 1400sc. The code I get is 1-3-2. Does anyone else get this problem. If so please help.
That's a problem with the memory. Try reseating the RAM, that should fix it. If not, you will probably have to replace the RAM.
I have a black screen when I start, I can see a "_"cursor flashing in the top left, sometimes I get to the Dell screen but it then gives a continuous beep/squeal that might be a series of very fast beeping? - I can stand it about 30 seconds before I turn the machine off again.
I have a Dell Dimension 4550. I am getting a Beep Beep Beep when I try to boot it. Any idea what it could be? and how to fix it
Not my Deminsion 8400 but my modem beeping every three minutes exactly. Ding-de-ding-ding, ding-de-ding-ding... or it maybe sounds more like google-google, google-google.
Everything else seemingly working fine but I am fearful and more spooked every three minutes.
hello everyone
I have a problem with my dell laptop Latitude E6400.
I've bought it 3 month ago and It works properly but just beeping all the time, at start up and while using.
I installed both wondows XP (SP3 x86) and 7 pro 32 bit (does it matter?)
How can I stop this annoying beep sound, please help me.
I have the same thing. New E6400 that started random beeping (too far apart to have a discernable pattern) that is maddening. Laptop boots, runs with no problems but beeps at least once a minute for the past 5 days. The only thing I did notice is that the HD light (upper left side of the keyboard) appears to be constantly spinning even when the laptop is in idle. Any suggestions? I disabled windoxs XP beep, beep manager & used regedit to disable so this must be a hardware beep.
Dimension 4700 won't boot. Gives the first 2 lights yellow and the other 2 are green. I hear 6 beeps, but can not at this moment distinguish sequence. Monitor will not come on, fan runs and slowly speeds up. I have had this happen earlier this summer and after the computer set for 3 days, it kicked on. Last night it blacked out during the night while in hibernate mode unless norton update or microsoft updater kicked in and rebotted the computer. I will have my sons listen to the beeps later today. All data is backed up on a seperate hard drive so I I am thankful.
Thank you for help!...m
yeah i got a dell computer and my computer beeps three times then it will stop for a second then it will beep three times again, it does this repeatdly. so what wrong with my computer.
I have a new dell at work. 1st day I powered on , all was fine.. Left on overnight, next day was off. Will not power on. NO BEEPS, just LEDs flash 3 times.. Any ideas? Thanks.
Turns out, it was PS - Replaced it.. all good.
They don't make stuff like they used to.
whats wrong with my computer??? i have a dell 5150 desktop and when i turn it on it has 5, 4 second long beeps and then my USB ports dont work so my mouse and keyboard dont work in the tower. any sugestions or answers that could help me fix the problem??
Denny
Look inside case at the capacitors on the MB, see if any are swollen or even burst, and leaking.. Possible also a short in one of the USB ports, bent pin etc.?
Try to get some old KB and mouse OR adaptors to use the mini DIN plugs for Mouse / KB. Won't need USB for those then.
I have a Dell 518 with a Core 2 Duo - getting a beep code of 4-4-4, when it decides to power up. most time I press the power button and it just whirs, stops, whirs, stops - without powering up.
I've been told I could have overloaded the motherboard with my graphics card, or there's an overheating issue.
But Dell lists 4-4-4 as a cahe test failure... no clue what that means.
Where is your cache? (Ans. CPU.) So no boot, no nutin'
I have a Dell Dimission 2400 that at start up beeps 1-3-2 1 long 3 short 2 short
I can not find the error code anywhere.
Can someone help?
Thanks
DST error code 1000-0146. my computer will not start up . it will go to the screen where you can choose to start it in safe mode or normally but no matter what you choose, it just return to the same screen. Whats up?
I have a DELL Insperion 518, it used to beep 4 times constantly, i was told to remove the RAM and clean out the ports with canned air, I recieded them and now it won't start up in normal mode. all it does is send me to the start up option screen. Is there any perticular order or place for each RAM stick? If there is, does anyone know it? Thanks in advance.
I do not see my code here.
It is a constant double beep.
I would say it is 2-2-2-2-.........
Video monitor is working but is not activated at boot.
i have a 2-2-2 beeps and bleive that perhappes that whe i removed the ram to see the kind it was to buy more that it went bad on me is this the likly reason that computer wont post any more
My Dell Precision M6400 laptop running XP pro bee[s twice on startup. Also any web page I enter that has a slider on the right like Gmail it immediately goes all the way down and if I grab it with the mouse and try to lift it back to the top it goes back down as soon as I release it. I'm in Cancun Mexico with it and cannot find anyone to service it? Any suggestions? Thank you in advance.
I have a inspiron 530. one and half years old.compurter shut down, when attempting to restart, it would beep once and the fans would come on and then everything shut down. After a few times of this the fans would not come on. Took to Best Buy and they said power supply was good,it was the mother board. I replaced the mother board, same problem. Then I replaced the power supply, now I am back to the origional problem, one beep, fans on, and then everythig stops. I may have blown power supply the first time by trying to restart. Does andone have help<
i have a dell 5100c when i turn it on i hear 4 beeps and no signal to monitor but computer is running. please advice.
My computer does the same thing did you find out what the problem was.My coputer is a dell demention 5100c
thank you
it could not load windows maybe beacuse of the video card but i boot from flash and copy the info from the ssd. thnx!
my code is 1-1-2 cpu
push one the board and the cpu and it boots sometimes
WHAT IS 3 3 3 BEEP CODE
I have 3 optiplex 330s and my wife has an optiplex 755 for her work. I normally had one of the 330s on for personal stuff (wireless to Att-uverse and her 755 hardwired to the Att-uverse. 3 days ago, both machines died the same day. Her work help desk is shipping her a new unit. I had a space frame, so I put the HD in it and brought it up. It worked for 2 days. I have tried yet a third frame and the same errors come up. I get a 1-3-2 beeb code and lights 3&4 are on. I have tried the memory card swaps and removing the CMOS battery and the same symptoms occur. RIght now I am leaning toward screwed up house current. Any other ideas?
My dad is having a problem with his Dell Inspiron 531s. It's making these beeping sounds which I know is a code, but I can't figure out what the problem is with it besides the fact that it's a Dell
...please help me figure out what it is!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRqJsWgXcNg
I turned on my computer and it made 3 short beeps
I have a DELL Dimension 2400 that will boot, give 3beeps,2beeps,4 beeps then turn off. During the inital bootup the monitor remains black, but does show a yellowish LED light.
my computer beeps at me turning it on a series of 3 then 2 then 5 what does that mean?
my computer is a dell precision M6300, it beeps at me 3 then 2 then 5 times when i start it up any ideas what to do?
Good Morning,
I have a 3 year old Dell E520 it won't boot up when I press the start button I get a series of beeps after hearing the beeps several times I realized there was a pattern 1-3-2 after looking on line I found this web site but I didn't see this code. I changed the power supply, removed the battery from the mother board and checked the ram. Could you please advise.
Thank You,
Dave
hi dave. i had the same issue with my dell poweredge 1400sc. i looked online for a solution and i found out it was a problem with the ram as the code meant "No 133-MHz DIMM installed". i looked all over the internet to no avail. let me know if you fix your issue cause it could help me too.
After removing and re installing the ram the computer booted up I guess after being move several times then put in storage for over a year things happen. Thank You for the help.
Now on to a different issue the same computer 07 Dell E520 during boot up I am getting an error that says "Floppy diskette seek failure" do you know know what that means. I unplugged the the plug to the DVD and plugged it back in that is the only drive I have in the computer.
Thank You,
Dave
Dave did you get answer? I know this was a while ago now, but if you ignore error should still boot up.
What happened is the BIOS got reset to default, which includes to find the diskette drive on boot.
To make it go away. Go into BIOS and find and disable Diskette SEEK. This is seperate from listing of devices or drives. Since you have no diskette drive, it will always fail. Hope I helped.
Hi....Ive got a dell inspiron 1545, had it for 2 weeks but i get differnet beeps from the beeps stated... mines goes beep,beep,beep every 2 seconds....iam not getting any other noises from my laptop as in booting noises and my screen stays black...the power light comes on. Tried changing battery and charger but nothing seems to help..very confused.com
1-3-2 beep code. I was getting this on my computer. I replaced with other units and within 3 weeks I had 4 units in the same condition. After talking to my daughter in law, an ex geek squad member, she had me remove all cards I had added , disconnect all wires to the back of the machine(modem, monitor, printer, etc) and remove all memory modules and boot. The lights on the front of the machine were different and the machine was not beeping. So, I reconnected the monitor and rebooted. I got a diagnostic screen telling me the memory was an issue (of course it was I had taken it all out.) I put in one memory card and booted. I got a mesage that the memory found was different than the config. I ran all the suggested diags and everything came up clean. I put in the other memory module and rebooted. Again, since the machine had adjusted to only one memory module, I got the memory did not match config message. I then plugged in all the devices and replaced the cards I had removed and everything came up OK. I had not found an answer to this issue anywhere on the the internet, so I hope this helps someone else.
In the case of your computer constantly beeping, you should really consider purchasing a new desktop. Of course go to tech support, but if they can't figure it out, it's not worth spending all the trouble trying to solve a problem in which you have no previous training.
I spilled coffee on my laptop I quickly wiped it off unplugged it and took out the battery,set upside down and let it dry for a couple days dellthe have told me its 359 to send it in a look at it. Ive looked at the codes but dont see mine I get 7 short beeps but a black screen please if anyone knows what I may need to do befor I dish out all this money let me know. Im a student and cant afford to spend money if its not repairable to turn around and have to buy a new one....any advice
hi i was using my dell pc last night and it just froze. i turned it off and when i turned it back on my screen would go on, show a little bar on the upper left corner, one short beep and black screen. the screen is still on but its just black.the mouse and the keyboard are also off. any advice on how to determine the problem... thank in advance
My dell laptop inspiron 1501 will not come on. When I try to turn it on it beeps 4 times and then beeps 3 more times, but does nothing else.
My Inspiron 545 wasn´t booting and issuing beeps. This forum helped me to solve the trouble. I just reinstalled the RAM cards. Thanks a lot guys.
Hi, i have a dell desk top computer that isnt starting. i checked your beep chart and couldnt find a match, the count is 1-1-2-2. it was just recently unpluged and stored in a box for a week while the buildings floors were changed. Any help you can provied would be appreciated.
ok i have a dell inspiron 530S and i am getting a beep code of 2-2-2 and i cant find what it means can anyone help me???? when i turn it on the fan runs full blast and it beeps but nothing will come up on the monitor.
You have the reason of the beeping listed above but how do you fix it? Would you please advise?
Hi, i have an old dell lattitude, it emits a long string of beeps, then sounds like 4-2, I cant keep up with the count. It seems to be working ok for old as hell puter, but its nevewr done this before. Any Help appreciated! Thanx, Ace
I have a dell GX50 work yesterday but today it gives 5-1-1-5 beeps and nothing blank screen. Diagnostics lights a&b are yellow, powered down reset memory still the same, chanhed the memor still the same, changed battery still the same HELP
Hi I have a Dell Inspirion desktop & when I turn on my modem it beeps 4 times & just stays repetative.
OK- can't get my Dell Desktop to turn on. The monitor is working fine. I turn the power button on and according to the dell website it says memory failed to be sized or enabled. I removed the memory boards and placed them back in. But it still has a series of beeps then a high speed fan. There are 2 long beeps, then 2 short, a pause, then another 2 beeps. Any suggestions?
I just replaced the power supply in my Dell Inspiron 530. Now when I turn it on I get 1-1-1-1 beep code that repeats and nothing else. Help.
I have a dell inspiron 1526. Every time i go to turn it on it makes me reset the time and date in system set up. why is that???
Hi myself vinayak.. i'm using dell vostro 1015 wen i opens xp some time it will get struct other than cursor nothing will work after 1-2 min mouse also will not work what is the problem can u give me a solution
I have a Dell Studio 1745 that won't get past post. I removed the Ram and it will beep, beep, beep. The light on the power button stays white as well. I used to change colors. The fan comes on for just a few seconds, the cd/Dvd clicks, the speakers make a clicking noise and there is nothing on the screen.
I just ordered some ram sticks to replace the old and hope that works. I will be ordering a new hard drive if the new ram doesn't work. Anyone else got a clue what to look for?
If you get the 1-1-2-2 (some say 2-2-2 or 2-2-1-1) Its bad RAM had the same problem yet again (see above) on the last 670 I still use (I still had 2 extra Ram sticks put in and worked and moved around with the old (sticks that were in machine at failure) and only one again was bad). Always seems to happen on a vpn connection and a total system freeze that you have to unplug the system.
What is a processor register failure. I have a dell Espion-530
my computer beeps 8 times in a row
what do i do
thanks mike
I have a Dell Insprion 530, it's about three years 0ld.a few week ago while my wife was on FB we heard two beeps then the computer froze.
I had to do a hard shut down, reboot and got various messages in dos, one being "hard disk failure"(gulp) .I powered down rebooted 3 or 4 times got a message again that read "item can not be found"
rebooted again, New message read #1 insert reboot disc. #2 try again by clicking enter. Finally everything stared up like it supposed to, but it took about an hour for it to load. After it loaded I powered it down the right way, and it booted up with no problem. So far so good but I am wondering what happened
Greetings:
I have an older approximately 8-9 year old dell dimension running windows xp. In the past I have replcaed the power supply. This morning when I went to turn on my competer its beeps twice and says no boot device available. Any ideas. The 1st time I was on the computer before this happened it was making a funny noise while it was turned on, then eventially got the blue screen of death up.
any ideas?
thanks,
Craig
Hello,
I have a Dell Inspiron 530s. One day turning on the fan was really loud, nothing would show up on the monitor, and there were no beeps. I bought a cpu fan from ebay, that didn't work. I took everything out one by one to see if any of that would work, I was left with a motherboard, fan, and PSU. So I got a new motherboard, still nothing. I changed monitors and nothing. I used the monitor on another computer, and it works fine. The PSU fan is blowing, and is not loud so I didn't bother changing it. I did check it with a external power supply and I got nothing. I am at my end wits with it. I just need any positive information that will help me with my crisis. PLEASSSSSE!!
Thank you, Angie
Mine is 2-2-2-2-2-2-2-2- and so on won't do anything other than beeps and my fans run what's my options
I have a Dell Studio Xp and it will not boot up it beeps 6 times. I have changed out the keyboard but it still will not boot. Can anyone tell whatelse I need to try.
Thanks
Connie
Dear Sirs,
2 months ago I immigrate to South Africa, I send my PC in a protected box, but when I plug it to the main power it so on the monitor "no signal" but I also get a 1.1.1.1 and on, on, on.. just 1 beep follow by an other on every 2secs.. Could it be the battery on the motherboard?
Thank you
I replace my hard drive and now mine is fine.
Craig
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