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October 3rd, 2011 21:00
Memory not being properly identified or used
I recieved post beeps at statr up of 1-3-2 indicating improperly identified memory. I have since used verified memory modules and still recieve same beeps at post. Pls help
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January 1st, 2015 05:00
in my case it was dusty ram socket, i opened the system casing, took out all RAMs, then i took system in the street and cleaned using an electric blower, then i cleaned RAMs with a soft tissue paper, and installed them back, and the result was awesome display with no beeps at all.
Thanks every one who shared helping material.
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October 4th, 2011 04:00
What model PC? What Operating System?
How did you "verify" the memory modules? An exact same model Dell?
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October 4th, 2011 11:00
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October 4th, 2011 14:00
But, is it another E310? Dell's have a history of memory compatibility problems with Non Dell branded memory. No trend other than Kingston Value Ram seems to have a lot of compatibility problems. Memory from one brand can work in one and not the other of the same model.
HERE is the Crucial Memory listing for the E310 (What most of the "Rock Star" techies on here recommend as it is guaranteed to work in Dell's). Maximum 2GB of RAM 1GB per slot and 1.8 Volt memory.
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January 9th, 2012 16:00
I had what sounds like the same problem (indicators 3&4 green, blank screen, beep code), and it happened to me all of a sudden with the cover _on_ while I was actually using the computer. I was flustered that none of the suggestions from Dell (which are all SOP for memory problems) solved the problem; memory that used to work wouldn't work any more, and not even the old memory that worked when I took it out months ago would work any more. It turned out the problem was dirty DIMM sockets on the motherboard (they apparently didn't make good enough contact)!
IMHO -especially on very old computers like the E310- the possibility of dirty DIMM sockets should be one of the standard suggestions (rather than something atypical).
If when scanning the sockets with a flashlight you see any bits of dust, that's almost certainly your problem. Get a can of air and blow all the gunk away. But if there's no visible dust, the next thing to consider is invisible oxidation. I cleaned the sockets by spraying TV contact cleaner into them (after removing and draining power to remove the DIMMs of course) and inserting/fully-seating/un-clipping/removing/rinse&repeat DIMMs 5-10 times. Then when I put everything back together it all worked!
(Every spray can of TV Contact Cleaner I've ever seen came with a red tube taped to the side. One end of that red tube just fits into the hole in the spray button on the top of the can, and the other end directs all the solvent right into the DIMM slot rather than spraying it all over the inside of the computer. I tried not to make too much of a mess ...but I didn't worry about the inevitable drips.)