Dell D13M - Beep Code; Error Messages

Error message Description
Invalid Memory
conguration, please
populate DIMM1
DIMM1 slot does not recognize a memory module. The module should be re-seated or installed.
Keyboard failure A cable or connector may be loose, or the keyboard or keyboard/mouse controller may be faulty.
Memory address line
failure at address,
read value expecting
value
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace
them.
Memory allocation
error
The software you are attempting to run is conicting with the operating system, another program, or a utility.
Memory data line
failure at address,
read value expecting
value
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace
them.
Memory double
word logic failure at
address, read value
expecting value
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace
them.
Memory odd/even
logic failure at
address, read value
expecting value
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace
them
Memory write/read
failure at address,
read value expecting
value
A memory module may be faulty or improperly seated. Reinstall the memory modules and, if necessary, replace
them.
Memory size in
CMOS invalid
The amount of memory recorded in the computer conguration information does not match the memory installed
in the computer.
Memory tests
terminated by
keystroke
A keystroke interrupted the memory test.
No boot device
available
The computer cannot nd the oppy disk or hard drive.
No boot sector on
hard-disk drive
The computer conguration information in System Setup may be incorrect.
No timer tick
interrupt
A chip on the system board might be malfunctioning.
Non-system disk or
disk error
The oppy disk in drive A does not have a bootable operating system installed on it. Either replace the oppy disk
with one that has a bootable operating system, or remove the oppy disk from drive A and restart the computer.
Not a boot diskette The operating system is trying to boot to a oppy disk that does not have a bootable operating system installed on
it. Insert a bootable oppy disk.
Plug and play
conguration error
The computer encountered a problem while trying to congure one or more cards.
Read fault The operating system cannot read from the oppy or hard drive, the computer could not nd a particular sector on
the disk, or the requested sector is defective.
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