support.dell.com Diagnostic Codes, Beep Codes, and System Messages C-1 # # $ Your application programs, the operating system, and the computer itself can provideyou with diagnostic, error, and status information in the form of indicators that displaydiagnostic codes, beep codes that sound through the computer’s speaker, or mes-sages that appear on the monitor screen. This appendix documents the diagnosticand beep codes and system messages generated by the system basic input/outputsystem (BIOS). For other messages, refer to the documentation for your applicationprogram or operating system. Your system is equipped with four diagnostic code indicators, which are labeled “A,”“B,” “C,” and “D” on the back of the computer. Each of the four indicators can beyellow or green. When the computer is turned on or restarted and the system is func-tioning normally, the indicators flash during POST. After the system boots, theindicators remain green to signify normal system operation.If a malfunction is detected and the computer fails to boot, the indicators display acode that identifies the problem. In this situation, write down the diagnostic code dis-played and look it up in Table C-1.