Jeff said:
My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will still
be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41 and
15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep.
2 beeps = memory fault or so this page says...
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1011727
What are the meanings of the beeps that the computer makes when it starts
up?
Dell systems use a series of "Beep Codes" to determine the system's
condition at POST (Power On Self-Test). Here are the most common beep codes
and how they are used to troubleshoot the system:
WARNING: Before you perform any of the following steps, read the
Precautionary Measures warning at the end of this document for your personal
safety and to prevent damage to the computer system from electrostatic
discharge.
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.
WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
Before you start to work inside the computer, perform the following steps in
the sequence listed:
Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from their AC power
sources to reduce the potential for personal injury.
Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after
turning off the system before removing a component from the system board or
disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer.
Wear a wrist-grounding strap, and clip it to any unpainted metal surface on
the computer chassis. If a wrist-grounding strap is not available, touch any
unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer chassis to discharge any
static charge from your body
I remember paying $99 wholesale for it also. Now I use