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April 11th, 2014 15:00

What is the diagnostic status for 2 Beeps on boot from a Dell Studio Slim 540s?

I have a Dell Studio Slim 540s with a problem.

During boot before anything is displayed the computer beeps twice, followed by silence.  Then repeats this beep sequence.

What is the diagnostic status for 2 Beeps on boot from a Dell Studio Slim 540s?

Note: I have already checked system documentation. No mention of the meaning for the beep code status is stated.

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April 11th, 2014 18:00

Two beeps means your RAM is not detected. Open the case, remove and re-seat the RAM, Test 1 stick at a time.

April 12th, 2014 13:00

Thanks for the answer.  If you happen to know of a full list for all of the codes I would love to have it.

I had already tried pulling out the RAM (3 total modules) and then reseating before posting the question.  But with your response I am starting to think I may have a bad module or two. 

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