Dell Power-on Self Test Audio Error Codes

It might be too old, but you should go to Dell's support site

and look for the specific model that you have. The support docs usually have the POST codes and their meanings.

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Dave M
MasonDG44 at comcast dot net  (Just substitute the appropriate characters in the 
address)

"In theory, there isn't any difference between theory and practice.  In 
practice, there is."  - Yogi Berra

Off we go. Thanks.

ok for the

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Grerat advice. This exact topic is covered there.

--------------------- Why does my computer generate a 1-3-2 memory beep code error after upgrading the memory? Journal ID: 07207CM73X Article ID: 165918 Date Published: 10/17/2003 Last Revised: 10/17/2003

Disconnect the power cable and drain the "flea" power. Why a computer may give a 1-3-2 memory beep code after upgrading the memory.

Dell Solution Network: Knowledge Base Article =BB Disconnect the power cable and drain the "flea" power.

To drain the "flea" power in the computer, perform the following steps:

Shut down the computer. Disconnect the power cable. Wait at least five (5) seconds to discharge any remaining ''flea'' power. Plug the power cord back in. Turn on the computer.

=BB Why a computer may give a 1-3-2 memory beep code after upgrading the memory.

When you change the amount of memory or move the memory modules, you may cause memory beep errors during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

This may occur if you do not remove the power cord from back of the computer while adding or removing memory modules.

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Which leads to the question, why did it happen in a computer that has been sitting unused since it was tested on May 23, 2004? Whatever.

Thanks for the suggestion.

Grerat advice. This exact topic is covered there.

--------------------- Why does my computer generate a 1-3-2 memory beep code error after upgrading the memory? Journal ID: 07207CM73X Article ID: 165918 Date Published: 10/17/2003 Last Revised: 10/17/2003

Disconnect the power cable and drain the "flea" power. Why a computer may give a 1-3-2 memory beep code after upgrading the memory.

Dell Solution Network: Knowledge Base Article » Disconnect the power cable and drain the "flea" power.

To drain the "flea" power in the computer, perform the following steps:

Shut down the computer. Disconnect the power cable. Wait at least five (5) seconds to discharge any remaining ''flea'' power. Plug the power cord back in. Turn on the computer.

» Why a computer may give a 1-3-2 memory beep code after upgrading the memory.

When you change the amount of memory or move the memory modules, you may cause memory beep errors during the Power-On Self-Test (POST).

This may occur if you do not remove the power cord from back of the computer while adding or removing memory modules.

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Which leads to the question, why did it happen in a computer that has been sitting unused since it was tested on May 23, 2004? Whatever.

Thanks for the suggestion.

There might be a problem with the memory in the PC. It might need to be reseated into the sockets, or the memory just might be bad. Try this: Turn the computer on, and immediately go into the CMOS setup program. You'll have to consult the documentation for that particular model to find the key combination that gets you into the CMOS. See if the physical RAM installed in the PC agrees with what the CMOS thinks is there. If it doesn't agree, set the CMOS memory setting to the correct amount.

Another problem might be that the CMOS battery is dead. Again, check the docs for the location and procedure for replacing the battery. That might be all you need to get the PC back to life.

Cheers!1

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Dave M
MasonDG44 at comcast dot net  (Just substitute the appropriate characters in the 
address)

"In theory, there isn't any difference between theory and practice.  In 
practice, there is."  - Yogi Berra

Didn't get all the fleas?

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was a small price to pay to stop genocide; now they argue that genocide
is a small price to pay to bring U.S. troops home."
  -- Jonah Goldberg

Hahahaha. I guess. I hadn't heard of "flea power" before this. I suppose they want to be treated with respect, just like everybody else.