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| 616599 | 2007-11-29 20:33:00 | Have got a old Dell computer which failed to work. When turning ON, all I can see and hear is 3 long beeps. I thought it's the RAM problem, so I pulled out the RAM and put in a known to-be good stick but this does not solve the problem. Any suggestions? |
bk T (215) | ||
| 616600 | 2007-11-29 20:42:00 | I don't know what sort of BIOS dell uses but find out or if you know have a search. There are lots of sites that will give you the meaning of different beep combinations. Not much help I'm afraid but that's where I'd start. HTH | mark c (247) | ||
| 616601 | 2007-11-29 21:34:00 | Dell uses special type of RAM or just ordinary generic stick of RAMs? | bk T (215) | ||
| 616602 | 2007-11-29 21:41:00 | Should use any, if its not fussy like HP computers. I would check the CPU and fan.. What kind of system is it? P3? P4? AMD? |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 616603 | 2007-11-29 21:53:00 | It's a Intel Celeron system. Checked the fan is spinning OK. Just turned it ON again: actually, it gives 4-long beeps, halt a little then 2 more long beeps. Pulled out everything except the RAM produces same results. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 616604 | 2007-11-29 22:03:00 | Have a read of this site (www.amptron.com) It may apply. 4 - 2 - 1 Timer failure Bad motherboard 4 - 2 - 2 CMOS shutdown failure Bad motherboard 4 - 2 - 3 Gate A20 failure Bad motherboard 4 - 2 - 4 Unexpected interrupt Bad processor 4 - 3 - 1 RAM test failure Bad memory 4 - 3 - 3 Timer failure Bad motherboard 4 - 3 - 4 RTC failure Bad motherboard 4 - 4 - 1 Serial port failure Bad motherboard 4 - 4 - 2 Parallel port failure Bad motherboard 4 - 4 - 3 Coprocessor failure Bad motherboard or CPU. I would and make sure the CPU is in properly and the fanis on properly |
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