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Dimension E310 Bios Error
Alright Have a Dell Dimension E310 Worked fine, was doing some regular software updates, then now I can't boot it up when it attempts to start the bios beeps:
1,3,2
Front of pc has the 3rd and 4th light on,
So it is ram I thought, got 2 GB brand new ram installed it same error, I am deperate now any ideaS?
DELL-Chris M
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July 9th, 2009 12:00
LJFrance,
What updates did you install?
LJFrance
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July 9th, 2009 18:00
I was installing windows and a few drivers dont' remember exactly but I can't use it now
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July 12th, 2009 14:00
Remove the added RAM and install ours. Make sure they click when you insert them into the slots. Power the PC on. Same issue?
LJFrance
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July 12th, 2009 16:00
yes, same exact 2 lights and sounds.
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July 13th, 2009 08:00
What about with just one ram stick?
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July 13th, 2009 19:00
Yep, just did that still lost, used old and new ram switches slots everything I can think to do with ram. Don't know what to do.
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July 14th, 2009 07:00
Have you tried the CMOS Jumper to restore the Bios Setup?
* Power the PC off
* Open the case cover
* Move the RTCRST (Clear CMOS) jumper from pins 1/2 and place it on pins 2/3
* Press the PC power button
* Move the jumper back to pins 1/2
* Replace the cover and power the PC on
LJFrance
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July 14th, 2009 15:00
Ow thank god, that worked perfectly. THANK you SO SO SO Much you saved mine.
Hiruka
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October 13th, 2009 20:00
Hello, sorry for bringing this topic back but I'm trying to fix a friend's PC but it seems that the Bios also has errors and I would like to restore the bios setup. It is the same model as the one mentioned by LJFrance, everything looks good but I don't get the last 3 steps to restore. Do we unplug the PC? Do we hold the PC power button when switching the jumpers? and what do you mean by replacing the cover and then turning the PC back on. please explain with detail. Thank you. :)
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January 17th, 2011 11:00
I had a client's computer with the same problem -- I followed the CMOS jumper steps and the computer would not power on at all anymore. I replaced the motherboard and that fixed the problems.