Dell PowerEdge 1650 - Manual (Page 20)

System Beep Codes
When an error that cannot be reported on the monitor occurs during a boot routine, the system may emit a series of beeps that identify the problem.
When a beep code is emitted, record it on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist in " Getting Help ," and then look it up in Table 2 -6 . If you are unable to resolve
the problem by looking up the meaning of the beep code, use the system diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. If you are still unable to resolve the
problem, see "
Getting Help ."
of the embedded RAID subsystem.
Warning: Detected missing RAID hardware for the
embedded RAID subsystem. Data loss will occur!
Press Y to switch mode to SCSI, press any other
key to disable both channels. Press Y to
confirm the change; press any other key to
cancel.
previous system boot. the type of controller used with the drives.
Warning! Firmware is out-of-date, please update Out-of-date firmware. Update the system firmware. See "Using the Dell
OpenManage Server Assistant CD" in your User's Guide for
information on updating the system firmware.
Warning! No microcode update loaded for
processor X
BIOS not up to date. Upgrade the BIOS, but do not turn the system off before
the upgrade. See "Using the System Setup Program" in the
User's Guide.
Write fault
Write fault on selected drive
Faulty diskette or hard drive. Replace the diskette or hard drive. See " Installing Drives ."
NOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see " Abbreviations and Acronyms ."
NOTE: If the system boots without a keyboard, mouse, or monitor attached, the system will not issue beep codes related to these peripherals.
Table 2-6. System Beep Codes
Code Cause Corrective Action
1-1-2 CPU register test failure Replace microprocessor 1. See " Installing Microprocessors " in "Installing System Board Options." If the
problem persists, replace microprocessor 2.
1-1-3 CMOS write/read failure Replace the system board. See " Getting Help ."
1-1-4 BIOS checksum failure This fatal error usually requires replacement of the BIOS firmware. See " Getting Help ."
1-2-1 Programmable interval-timer
failure Replace the system board. See " Getting Help ."
1-2-2
1-2-3 DMA initialization failure
DMA page register write/read
failure Remove and reseat the memory modules. See " Installing Memory Modules " in "Installing System Board
Options." If the problem persists, replace the memory modules. If the problem persists, see " Getting Help ."
1-3-1 Main-memory refresh verification
failure
1-3-2 No memory installed
1-3-3 Chip or data line failure in the first
64 KB of main memory
1-3-4 Odd/even logic failure in the first
64 KB of main memory
1-4-1 Address line failure in the first
64 KB of main memory
1-4-2 Parity failure in the first 64 KB of
main memory
2-1-1
through
2-4-4 Bit failure in the first 64 KB of main
memory
3-1-1 Slave DMA-register failure Replace the system board. See " Getting Help ."
3-1-2 Master DMA-register failure
3-1-3 Master interrupt-mask register
failure
3-1-4 Slave interrupt-mask register
failure
3-2-4 Keyboard-controller test failure Check the keyboard cable and connector for proper connection. If the problem persists, replace the
keyboard. If the problem persists, replace the system board. See "
Getting Help ."
3-3-1 CMOS failure Replace the system board. See " Getting Help ."
3-3-2 System configuration check failure
3-3-3 Keyboard controller not detected
3-3-4 Screen initialization failure
3-4-2 Screen-retrace test failure
3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure