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From: lenny109 on 23 Jan 2010 14:37
Hi,
I have a Dell PC that has suddenly stopped working. When I try to start it I
get nothing except a series of beeps. It sounds like 6 beeps in a 1-2-1-2
configuration or it could be 3 beeps twice. What does that mean?


From: Percival P. Cassidy on 23 Jan 2010 14:50
On 01/23/10 02:37 pm, lenny109 wrote:

> I have a Dell PC that has suddenly stopped working. When I try to start it I
> get nothing except a series of beeps. It sounds like 6 beeps in a 1-2-1-2
> configuration or it could be 3 beeps twice. What does that mean?

Try checking the manual for that specific machine. I'm not sure that
there's any standard for beep codes.

Perce
From: Jose on 23 Jan 2010 14:54
On Jan 23, 2:37 pm, "lenny109" <le...(a)thetakeout.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a Dell PC that has suddenly stopped working. When I try to start it I
> get nothing except a series of beeps. It sounds like 6 beeps in a 1-2-1-2
> configuration or it could be 3 beeps twice. What does that mean?

A Dell PC. Laptop, Desktop, model?

Look for manuals here:

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/manuals?c=us&l=en&s=gen

Speculation based on limited information:

1 Short beep - System is operating normally.

1 Long beep - Memory refresh circuitry has failed which indicates a
problem with the motherboard. Try reseating the memory DIMM or SIMM
modules. Make sure if you have added memory that it is rated at the
correct speed for the system.

1 Long 2 Short beeps - The video adapter has failed, or the video
memory is having a read/write failure. Try reseating the video card.
If the video card is a PCI video card, try moving it to another slot.

1 Long 3 Short beeps - The system does not detect a monitor. Verify
that the monitor cable is properly attached to the video card or the
onboard video and to the monitor (if the monitor has a detachable
cable). If possible, try another monitor on the system to verify that
the video adapter is operating properly.

2 or 3 beeps - There is a problem with the system’s memory. Reseat the
memory DIMM or SIMM modules.

4 beeps - This indicates a non-functional timer. This indicates a
problem with the motherboard.

5 beeps - This indicates a CPU (Central Processing Unit or processor)
failure. Try reseating the processor.

6 beeps - This indicates a keyboard controller failure. Try reseating
the keyboard connector.

7 beeps - Another indication of a processor problem. Reseat the
processor.

8 beeps - This indicates a video memory read/write failure. Reseat the
video card (if any) and memory DIMM or SIMM
modules.

9 or 10 beeps - This indicates a ROM (Read-Only Memory) checksum error
or shutdown register failure. This indicates a defective BIOS chip(s).
Reseat the BIOS chips.
11 beeps - Indicates an error in the cache memory. If the system has a
Pentium class processor, reseat the processor. If the system has a
cache memory module, try reseating it. These beep codes will vary
depending on the system


From: jinxy on 23 Jan 2010 14:59
On Jan 23, 2:37 pm, "lenny109" <le...(a)thetakeout.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a Dell PC that has suddenly stopped working. When I try to start it I
> get nothing except a series of beeps. It sounds like 6 beeps in a 1-2-1-2
> configuration or it could be 3 beeps twice. What does that mean?

You might double check your memory. Try removing and reseating it.
Sometimes a poor connection will cause problems.
Also try pulling the CMOS battery for 10 seconds or so, then reseat
it.
You can also go to the Dell website and use the FAQ's for your
system.
Hope this helps, good luck.
-J
From: Jose on 23 Jan 2010 15:05
On Jan 23, 2:37 pm, "lenny109" <le...(a)thetakeout.com> wrote:
> Hi,
> I have a Dell PC that has suddenly stopped working. When I try to start it I
> get nothing except a series of beeps. It sounds like 6 beeps in a 1-2-1-2
> configuration or it could be 3 beeps twice. What does that mean?

Here is another place that may help:

http://www.bioscentral.com/
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