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7 beeps from dell vostro 430
I got 7 beeps from my pc mentioned above when upgrade my processor from i3 to i7, i3 works fine but I need to put an i7 to improve the power of my pc.
Any help for this problem and what cause, fault is it that new processor(i7) or from my pc please help
shesagordie
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December 13th, 2014 14:00
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Seven Beeps indicate a processor issue, see page 6 here:
http://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_vostro_desktop/vostro-430_Service%20Manual_en-us.pdf
Prior to installing the processor, did you check that BIOS Version 2.4.0 was installed, when updated support for processors was added?
http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19/Drivers/DriversDetails?driverId=R294233&fileId=2731116958&osCode=WW1&productCode=vostro-430&languageCode=EN&categoryId=BI
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December 14th, 2014 12:00
Thank you for your prompt reply
I will use the the present processor i3 to install the new bios version 2 which I just downloaded from the side you give and properly shut down and insert the i7 then check if anything happen. I will let you jknow once I finish and thank you again
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December 14th, 2014 13:00
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Good luck, lets hope the BIOS upgrade resolves the issue.
Bev.
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December 16th, 2014 11:00
Hi
I did install the new bios version 2.4 then I insert the i7 processor but still got that beeps . In fact I might gave the wrong beep as now I carefully listen and it a 6 beeps. When look up at that manual it indicate the video failure and need to contact your side so please if any help on this I most appreciate.
Thanks
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December 16th, 2014 12:00
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Are you using the motherboard's integrated video, or a discrete PCIe x16 video card?
The Video 430 motherboard's integrated video, is only supported by the i3 and i5 processors, the i7 processors require a discrete PCIe x16 card, see page 48, Video Section of the Service Manual.
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December 16th, 2014 14:00
Thank you Bev for your prompt and kind reply
I am using the one on the mothrboard but anyway I try to get me a card one and let you inform for any output and thank again and hope you will help me
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December 16th, 2014 15:00
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Bev.