Messages and Codes 3-5System Beep CodesWhen an error that cannot be reported on the monitoroccurs during a boot routine, the computer may emit aseries of beeps that identify the problem. The beep code isa pattern of sounds; for example, one beep followed by asecond beep and then a burst of three beeps (code 1-1-3)means that the computer was unable to read the data innonvolatile random-access memory (NVRAM). Thisinformation is valuable to the Dell support staff if youneed to call for technical assistance.When a beep code is emitted, write it down on a copy ofthe Diagnostics Checklist found in Appendix A, and thenlook it up in Table 3-2. If you are unable to resolve theproblem by looking up the meaning of the beep code, usethe system diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. Ifyou are still unable to resolve the problem, see Chap-ter 11, “Getting Help,” for instructions on obtainingtechnical assistance.System memorysize haschanged - RunConfigurationUtilityDIMM memory mayhave been added orremoved, or one or moreDIMMs may be improp-erly seated or faulty.Remove and reseat the DIMMs. See “Removing DIMMs” and“Installing DIMMs” in Chapter 8. Also run the EISA Configu-ration Utility (see Chapter 5, “Using the EISA ConfigurationUtility,” in the User’s Guide). If the problem persists, run theRAM Test Group in the system diagnostics (see Chapter 5,“Running the System Diagnostics”).System/ShadowRAM failed atoffset:One or more DIMMsmay be improperlyseated or faulty.Remove and reseat the DIMMs. See “Installing DIMMs” and“Removing DIMMs” in Chapter 8.System timererrorA chip on the systemboard may be mal-functioning.Run the System Set Test Group to determine whether the sys-tem timers are faulty. See Chapter 5, “Running the SystemDiagnostics.” A faulty chip on the system board usuallyrequires that you replace the system board.Utility parti-tion not found,press toresumeThe system is unable toaccess the installed util-ity partition on the hard-disk drive.Refer to the Dell Server Assistant CD for more information.Table 3-1. System Messages (continued)Message Cause ActionNOTE: For the full name of an abbreviation or acronym used in this table, see the abbreviation and acronym list.
