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7 Beep Error code on shutdown after 'blue screen' lock-up.
I have an XPS 8100 which has been running normally for over 12 months until this blue screen crash. Can anyone help with the beep codes?
I have run all the diagnostic scans and psa scan and hard drive scans without any errors.
One possible suspect might be the backup battery for the bios clock is under voltage... ? Any suggestions?
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Geoff
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November 10th, 2011 03:00
7 beeps, according to the Dell beep code chart I have is a CPU problem.
Specifically: Description, CPU Cache Test Failure. Possible Cause, CPU Failure.
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November 10th, 2011 04:00
Thanks fireberd, if it is cpu related it must be intermittent or temperature related. The pc is running ok now, for the time being... If it crashes again I guess I will be calling Dell servicing to come and have a look at it.
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November 10th, 2011 06:00
The Setup Guide Page 33 has the Beep Codes.
Dell Studio XPS 8100 Service Manual - Documentation
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November 10th, 2011 06:00
If it does it again, especially after being on for a while or CPU intensive operations such as games it could be heat related. If that is the case I would suggest cleaning the old heatsink compound from the heatsink and CPU and replacing it with properly applied "Arctic Silver" brand of heatsink compound. That is the best on the market and what most techies and gamers use on their systems.
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November 10th, 2011 13:00
Thanks Guys,
I think that answers my question.
Regarding the Beep Codes, after reading the service manual I was surprised to not find them under the Error Codes chapters, and, equally surprised to hear that they are in the Setup Manual which I didn't think to look in because I was obviously not doing any 'setup'.
If I get a definitive resolution of this issue I will post again. Many thanks for your assistance.
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speedstep
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Beep Code Possible Problem
One Possible motherboard failure - BIOS ROM checksum failure
Two No RAM detected
NOTE: If you installed or replaced the memory module,
ensure that the memory module is seated properly.
Three Possible motherboard failure - Chipset error
Four RAM read/write failure
Five Real Time Clock failure
Six Video card or chip failure
Seven Processor failure
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September 3rd, 2013 13:00
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September 3rd, 2013 13:00
I too have a studio XPS 8100 which intermittently produces a STOP screen with 7 beeps. Any suggestions welcome