Shut down the PC, unplug the power cord and hold the power button in for 15 seconds.
Open the case and remove the cmos battery for 15 Minutes (note the polarity of the battery before removal) Replace the battery if it is 3-5 years old. Reinsert the battery after 15 Minutes, close the case and plug it in, then do the following before doing anything else.
Power up the PC
* Watch the keyboard lights. When they flash, tap the F2 key
* The message, Entering Setup should appear
* Down arrow to Maintenance
* Choose Load Defaults
* Click Continue - Restore factory defaults
I will try this, but I don't think its going to allow me into the BIOS. This message is displayed almost instantly after the power button is pressed to turn on.
I had the same problem. It's very easy to repair: Just stop the computer, unplug the power cord, remove all the memory modules from the mother board, start the computer, stop the computer, replace all the memory modules, restart the computer.
There is no use to posting to a 4 year old thread. The only reason I can think of is just to make a post. As you are a new forum member, keep this in mind.
Thank you! You just saved my computer from a fate worst than death. The above first salution did not solve the problem, only prolonged the solution. your method plaid out with out a hitch.
Thanks very much for the info Mr Bougeault. I am a complete novice, I didn't even know what a memory module looked like, I had to Google an image of it but I followed your instructions and it is now back in action! Its saved me an expensive trip to the repair shop, Well done!
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Open the case and remove the cmos battery for 15 Minutes (note the polarity of the battery before removal) Replace the battery if it is 3-5 years old. Reinsert the battery after 15 Minutes, close the case and plug it in, then do the following before doing anything else.
* Watch the keyboard lights. When they flash, tap the F2 key
* The message, Entering Setup should appear
* Down arrow to Maintenance
* Choose Load Defaults
* Click Continue - Restore factory defaults
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Bougeault
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I had the same problem. It's very easy to repair: Just stop the computer, unplug the power cord, remove all the memory modules from the mother board, start the computer, stop the computer, replace all the memory modules, restart the computer.
Then It should be OK.
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There is no use to posting to a 4 year old thread. The only reason I can think of is just to make a post. As you are a new forum member, keep this in mind.
Bougeault
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April 13th, 2011 15:00
Dear FIREBERD,
Thank you for your message, but it seems inappropriate in this context.
If I read this post, it's because I faced this problem today on my old Dell computer.
If I posted this message, it's because the solution I found was not given, and it may help someone else facing the same problem.
Sincerely.
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August 4th, 2011 23:00
Thank you! You just saved my computer from a fate worst than death. The above first salution did not solve the problem, only prolonged the solution. your method plaid out with out a hitch.
Dell Experion gx280 Slim, 3g ram, stock everything else.
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"There is no use to posting to a 4 year old thread."
I disagree. Sometimes you need to float them back to the top to allow someone to get resolution without having to sift thru 4 years or more of posts.
:emotion-4:
garc1970
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August 6th, 2011 07:00
Bougeault, Boy am I glad you decided to update a four year old post, you solution was spot on thanks alot.
Garc
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March 3rd, 2012 07:00
Thanks very much for the info Mr Bougeault. I am a complete novice, I didn't even know what a memory module looked like, I had to Google an image of it but I followed your instructions and it is now back in action! Its saved me an expensive trip to the repair shop, Well done!