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02/03/2020 Computer POST and beep codes
1 long, 2 short Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize
the video screen to display any additional information.
1 long, 3 short Video card not detected (reseat video card) or bad video card.
Repeated beeps alternating Issue with the processor (CPU), possibly damaged.
high & low frequency.
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02/03/2020 Computer POST and beep codes
If any other correctable hardware issues are found, the BIOS displays a message.
For other Dell beep codes, please refer to Dell's beep codes and PSA diagnostics chart page.
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Tones Error
Error tone. (two sets of different tones). Problem with logic board or SCSI bus.
1-1-1-1 Unconfirmed beep code. Reseat RAM chips or replace RAM chips as possible
solution.
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