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The following table lists the beep codes that may be generated during the POST. Most beep codes indicate a fatal error that prevents the computer from completing the boot routine until the indicated condition is corrected. Back to Contents Page Tab Function Results Displays the results of the test and any error conditions encountered. Errors Displays error conditions encountered, error codes, and the problem description. Help Describes the test and may indicate requirements for running the test. Configuration Displays your hardware configuration for the selected device. The Dell Diagnostics obtains configuration information for all devices from system setup, memory, and various internal tests, and it displays the information in the device list in the left pane of the screen. The device list may not display the names of all the components installed on your computer or all devices attached to your computer. Parameters Allows you to customize the test by changing the test settings. Power Light State Description Off Power is off, light is blank. The computer is either turned off or is not receiving power. Solid Blue Power light is steady blue and the computer is not responding, ensure that the display is connected and powered on. Blinking Blue Indicates the computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation. If the power light is blinking amber, the computer is receiving electrical power, a device such as a memory module or graphics card might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. Blinking Amber Indicates the computer is receiving electrical power but a device such as a memory module or graphics card might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed. Solid Amber Indicates the computer is facing the power issue or an internal device is malfunctioning. Code Cause Cause 1 BIOS checksum failure. Possible system board failure. Contact Dell. 2 No memory modules are detected 1. If you have two or more memory modules installed, remove the modules, reinstall one module, and then restart the computer. If the computer starts normally, reinstall an additional module. Continue until you have identified a faulty module or reinstalled all modules without error. 2. If available, install good memory of the same type into your computer. 3. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 3 Possible system board failure Contact Dell. 4 RAM Read/Write failure 1. Ensure that no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements exist. 2. Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are compatible with your computer. 3. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 5 Real-time clock failure. Possible battery failure or system board failure. Replace the battery. If the problem persists, contact Dell. 6 Video BIOS Test Failure Contact Dell. 7 CPU-cache test failure Contact Dell. Back to Contents Page Removing and Replacing Parts Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim Tower Back to Contents Page Cover Chassis Support Bracket Memory Hard Drive Power Button and Card Reader Light Cables Coin-Cell Battery Power Supply Rubber Foot Front Bezel Expansion Card Optical Drive Fan Front I/O Panel and SD Card Reader Heat Sink and Processor System Board Back to Contents Page Specifications Dell™ Vostro™ 230s Service Manual—Slim Tower Processor Memory Audio Expansion Bus Drives Systemboard Connectors Power Environmental System Information Video Network Cards External Connectors Controls and Lights Physical NOTE: Offerings may vary by region. For more information regarding the configuration of your computer, click Start® Help and Support and select the option to view information about your computer. Processor Type Intel® Core™2 Quad Intel Core2 Duo Intel Pentium® Dual Core Intel Celeron® System Information Chipset Intel G41 Express Chipset Front Side Bus (FSB) 800 MHz, 1066 MHz, or 1333 MHz Memory Type DDR3 1066 MHz Connectors two DIMM slots Capacity 1 GB or 2 GB Minimum memory 1 GB Maximum memory 4 GB Video Type: Discrete: Mini Tower PCI-E x16 full-height graphics card Slim Tower PCI-E x16 half-height graphics card Integrated VGA (on system board) Intel GMA X4500 Memory: Discrete NVIDIA GeForce G310 - 512 MB (for Mini Tower and Slim Tower) NVIDIA GeForce GT 220 (for Mini Tower only) - 1 GB Integrated VGA (on system board) Up to 512 MB shared video memory (with 1 GB system memory) Audio Type Realtek ALC662 (5.1 Channel audio) Network Integrated Broadcom NetLink 57788 10/100/1000 Mb/s Expansion Bus Bus type PCI 2.3 PCI Express Gen1 (PCIe-x16) from G41 PCI Express 1.0a (PCIe-x1) from ICH7 SATA 1.0 and 2.0 USB 2.0 Bus speed 133 MB/s (PCI) x1-slot bidirectional speed — 500 MB/s (PCI Express) x16-slot bidirectional speed — 8 GB/s (PCI Express) 1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA) 480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.2-Mbps low speed (USB) PCI cards: Connectors one PCIe x16 one PCIe x1 two PCI Cards PCI two full height and . length cards (for Mini Tower) two low profile card...