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Computer Beep Codes
When errors occur during a boot routine that cannot be reported on the
monitor, your computer may emit a series of beeps that identify the
problem. The beep code is a pattern of sounds: for example, one beep,
followed by a second beep, and then a burst of three beeps (code 1-1-3)
means that the computer was unable to read the data in nonvolatile
random-access memory (NVRAM). This information is invaluable to the
Dell support staff if you need to call for technical assistance.
When a beep code is emitted, write it down on a copy of the Diagnostics
Checklist found in "
Getting Help
," and then look it up in "
Computer Beep
Codes
." If you are unable to resolve the problem by looking up the meaning
of the beep code, use the
Dell Diagnostics
to identify a more serious cause.
If you are still unable to resolve the problem, see "
Getting Help
" for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
WARNING: Dell's
Disk Monitoring
System has
detected that
drive [0/1] on the
[primary/secondary
] EIDE controller
is operating
outside of normal
specifications. It
is advisable to
immediately back
up your data and
replace your hard
drive by calling
your support desk
or Dell
Power-on self-test (POST)
has queried the enhanced
integrated drive
electronics (EIDE) drive
for status information.
The drive has returned a
parameter from the call
that indicates it has
detected possible error
conditions for its operating
specifications.
Once your computer
finishes booting,
immediately back up your
data and replace your hard
drive. Restore the data to
the replaced drive.
If a replacement drive is
not immediately available
and the drive is not the
only bootable drive,
enter
system setup
and change
the appropriate drive
setting to
None
. Remove
the drive from the
computer. This should be
done only after you have
backed up the data.
Write fault
Write fault on
selected drive
The operating system
cannot write to the floppy
or hard drive.
See "
Floppy Drive
Problems
" or "
Hard Drive
Problems
."
Message
Cause
Action
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