Re: Dell Power-on Self Test Audio Error Codes

On Jul 26, 6:32 pm, "DaveM" <masondg4...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Beloved Leader" <Kim_Jong...@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message

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I'm clearingout old computers, and I came across a Dell Optiiplex 466,
which s a 486-based computer. Yes, this is about as often as I clean.
When it attempts to start, it gives a short beep, pauses, gives three
short beeps, pauses again, and gives two short beeps. Then it repeats
the cycle.

I'm not going to fix it; I'm just curious as to what it means. I'll
attach a note to it when I stick it out at the end of the sidewalk
warning people what to expect.

Thanks.

It might be too old, but you should go to Dell's support site
(http://support.dell.com/support/index.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen) and look for the
specific model that you have. The support docs usually have the POST codes and
their meanings.

Grerat advice. This exact topic is covered there.

http://tinyurl.com/yta7ov

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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.

.

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