Inspiron 3442 Beep Codes

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Table of Contents: 1. The Computer Fails to Start or There is No Video ( #Issue0_15) 2. The Computer Stops Responding ( #Issue0_15_1) 3. Microsoft Windows Crashes, Stops, Restarts or a Blue Screen Appears ( #Issue0_21_1) 4. Dell PC Diagnostics Quick Test and SupportAssist for PCs and Tablets ( #Dell_PC_Diagnostics) 5. Troubleshooting a Notebook LCD Screen That is Black, Blank or Hard to See ( #Issue0_21_7_1) 6. Inspiron 3442 Specifications ( #Issue0_3) 7. Port Locations ( #Issue0_5) 8. Resetting the System Setup (BIOS) to its Default Settings ( #Issue0_7) 9. Wireless Networking How-to's and Troubleshooting ( #Issue0_17) 10. How to Turn the Wireless Antenna On and Off on a Dell Computer ( #Issue0_11) 11. Mouse, Keyboard or Touchpad Not Working Correctly ( #Issue0_21) 12. Using and Troubleshooting the Dell Webcam and Dell Webcam Central Software ( #Issue0_21_4_2) 13. Computer Component is not Recognized ( #Issue0_21_8) 14. Inspiron 3442 Drivers ( #Issue0_19_9) 15. Dell Windows Support Center ( #Issue0_27)

This article provides information on using and troubleshooting your Inspiron 3442.

The Computer Fails to Start or There is No Video If you experience a situation in which the computer does not start at all or if it does turn on (lights turn on and fans are spinning), but the computer does not show any image, listen for a series of beeps during start-up. When beeping codes are heard, refer to (Table 1) to help troubleshoot the issue with your computer. Beeps

Description

Possible Cause

1

BIOS ROM checksum in progress or failure

System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM errors.

No Memory (RAM) detected

Memory or Memory slot failure

2

3

Chipset Error (North and South bridge error, DMA/IMR/Timer error) Time-Of-Day Clock test failure Gate A20 failure Super I/O chip failure Keyboard controller test failure

System board failure

4

Memory read / write failure

Memory failure

5

Real Time Clock (RTC) power fail

CMOS battery failure

6

Video BIOS test failure

Video subsystem failure

7

CPU Cache test failure

Processor failure

8

LCD

LCD failure

Table 1: Repetitive Beep Codes For example: For No Memory/RAM Detected - Means the computer beeps twice, pauses, beeps twice, pauses, beeps twice and then pauses for 3 seconds and starts the sequence over. This pattern continues until the computer is powered off.

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When no beeping codes are heard, perform the following steps: 1. Disconnect all external peripherals including the keyboard, mouse, and external monitor. Peripherals also include external storage devices such as flash drives, USB devices, printers, cards etc. 2. Remove the A/C adapter from the computer and unplug the adapter from the A/C outlet. 3. Press and hold the Power button down for 15 seconds to discharge the capacitors. 4. Make sure the connections on the power cord and A/C adapter are firmly pressed together. 5. Insert the A/C into the computer and a good A/C outlet. 6. Press the power button to see if the computer turns on and boots up ok, if not, refer to Dell Knowledge Base article Computer Does Not Turn on, or is Stuck on the Dell Logo Screen (//support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?docid=266435). 7. Start attaching devices one at a time and test to see if the computer will turn on. Back to Top

The Computer Stops Responding 1. Press the Power button for at least 15 seconds to make sure the computer turns off. 2. Disconnect all external peripherals including the keyboard, mouse, and external monitor. Peripherals also include external storage devices such as flash drives, USB devices, printers, cards etc. 3. Press the power button to see if the computer turns on and boots up ok, if not, refer to Dell Knowledge Base article Computer Does Not Turn on, or is Stuck on the Dell Logo Screen (//support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?docid=266435). 4. Download and install SupportAssist. For more information on how to obtain and install SupportAssist, browse to the SupportAssist for PCs and tablets (//www.dell.com/support/contents/article/ProductSupport/Self-support-Knowledgebase/software-and-downloads/support-center) page. 5. Perform system maintenance on your computer, for more information refer to Dell Knowledge Base article Optimization and Maintenance of Microsoft Windows (//support.dell.com/support/topics /global.aspx/support/kcs/document?docid=118874). 6. Start attaching devices one at a time and test to see if the computer stops responding. Back to Top

Microsoft Windows Crashes, Stops, Restarts or a Blue Screen Appears This link takes you to the Dell Knowledge Base article Microsoft Windows Crashes, Stops, Restarts or a Blue Screen Appears (//www.dell.com/support/troubleshooting/us/en/19/KCS/kcsarticles /articleview?docid=285396). Back to Top

Dell PC Diagnostics Quick Test and SupportAssist for PCs and Tablets The fastest and easiest way to identify and resolve the most common issues is by using our Dell PC Diagnostics quick test (//www.dell.com/support/article/LNK21129). This will either fix the problem automatically, or it will guide you through the steps to resolve the problem. Note: When the diagnostic identifies a failing part, depending on the failing part, we will immediately start the process for a free in-warranty replacement part.

SupportAssist, previously called My Dell, provides system updates, detects issues and sends you alerts based on your device, which makes solving and preventing problems easier than ever. This application gives you access to everything you need to take the guesswork out of maintaining PCs and tablets. For more information such as how to obtain and install SupportAssist, browse to the SupportAssist for PCs and tablets (//www.dell.com/support/contents/article/Product-Support/Self-support-Knowledgebase /software-and-downloads/support-center) page.

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When the computer cannot access the Internet, you can run the built-in diagnostics on your computer, for more information, refer to Dell Knowledge Base article, Run Built-In Diagnostics (ePSA) for Your System (//www.dell.com/support/article/SLN115162/en). Back to Top

Troubleshooting a Notebook LCD Screen That is Black, Blank or Hard to See For information on troubleshooting a notebook LCD Screen, refer to the Dell Knowledge Base article Troubleshooting a Notebook LCD Screen That is Black, Blank or Hard to See (//www.dell.com/support /troubleshooting/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=266826). Back to Top

Specifications For information on the Inspiron 3442 Specifications, browse to the Inspiron 3442 Online Manual Page (//www.dell.com/support/Manuals/Product/inspiron-14-3442-laptop), click PDF next to Quick Start Guide Or Specifications. Back to Top ( #TOC)

Port Locations For information on the port locations, browse to the Inspiron 3442 Online Manual Page (//www.dell.com /support/Manuals/Product/inspiron-14-3442-laptop), click PDF next to Specifications. Back to Top ( #TOC)

Resetting the System Setup (BIOS) to its Default Settings Option 1: a. Reboot the computer. b. When prompted during POST, press the key to enter the setup screen. c. On the System Setup screen, press the key to move to the Exit menu. d. Press the key until Load Setup Defaults is highlighted, and press the key. e. Press the key on Yes to Restore Defaults and restart the computer. Option 2: a. Reboot the computer. b. When prompted during POST, press the key to enter the setup screen. c. On the System Setup screen, press the key. d. Press the key on Yes to Load Optimized Defaults and restart the computer. Back to Top

Wireless Networking How-to's and Troubleshooting For how-to's and troubleshooting information on wireless networking please visit the Dell Networking and Wireless Support Center (//support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/networking_wireless /wireless_portal?). Back to Top

How to Turn the Wireless Antenna On and Off on a Dell Computer 1. Press and hold done the key, then press the . Repeating this will toggle the wireless antenna

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off and on. For more information on how to turn the wireless antenna on and off on a Dell Computer, refer to Dell Knowledge base article How to Turn the Wireless Antenna On and Off on a Dell Computer (//support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kcs/document?docid=429969). Back to Top

Mouse, Keyboard or Touchpad Not Working Correctly For information on how to troubleshoot mouse, keyboard or touchpad issues, refer to Dell Knowledge base article Mouse, Keyboard or Touchpad Not Working Correctly (//www.dell.com/support/Article/SLN115351). Back to Top

Using and Troubleshooting the Dell Webcam and Dell Webcam Central Software For information on how to troubleshoot the webcam on your computer, refer to Dell Knowledge base article Using and Troubleshooting the Dell Webcam and Dell Webcam Central Software (//www.dell.com/support /troubleshooting/KCS/KcsArticles/ArticleView?docid=266612). Back to Top

Computer Component is not Recognized SupportAssist, previously called My Dell, detects issues and sends you alerts based on your device, This application gives you access to everything you need to take the guesswork out of maintaining PCs and tablets. For more information on how to obtain and install SupportAssist, browse to the SupportAssist for PCs and tablets (//www.dell.com/support/contents/article/Product-Support/Self-support-Knowledgebase /software-and-downloads/support-center) page. Back to Top

Inspiron 3442 Drivers For information on the 3442 drivers available, browse to the Inspiron 3442 Driver Page (//www.dell.com /support/drivers/Product/inspiron-14-3442-laptop). This article provides information on how to download drivers for the Inspiron 3442 computer, How to Download and Install a Driver (//www.dell.com/support/article/SLN128938/en#Issue4). Back to Top ( #TOC)

Dell Windows Support Center This link takes you to the Dell Windows Support Center (//www.dell.com/support/Contents/category /Product-Support/Self-support-Knowledgebase/Windows-Operating-Systems?). Select the Operating System you need help with. Back to Top

Article ID: SLN290657 Last Date Modified: 11/11/2015 04:34 AM

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Inspiron 3442 Beep Codes

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