Optiplex GX620 Beep Code 1-3-2

Question

My system has 2 x 512MB Ram (DDR PC2 5300). I installed another 2 x 1GB (DDR PC2 5300). Then when I started the system I got beep code 1-3-2, no video output.   I've removed the extra RAM, but get the same beep code. I've tried removing and re-installing the original RAM and every possible sensible combination, but still can't get pass this beep code.   Anybody have any ideas?   Thanks   Alex

mombodog · Answer

Which one is yours   < ADMIN NOTE: Broken link has been removed from this post by Dell>

Alex Kazovic · Answer

Sorry, I should have mentioned that it was the mini tower.   Thanks   Alex

mombodog · Answer

I would open the case and remove the cmos (#13) battery for 15 minutes and replace with a new one if possible. Put the memory back in before replacing the battery.

Alex Kazovic · Answer

Thanks for the suggestion. As soon as I get a new battery I'll let you know how it went.   Alex

Hydralisk00222 · Answer

You should not need a new battery   Install the RAM chips one at a time   Reseat other components such as CPU as well Message Edited by Hydralisk00222 on 01-01-200705:14 PM

mombodog · Answer

You never stated if you are using the onboard video or an add in card, if you are using onboard, try putting in Pci video card, to see if you can get video. Message Edited by mombodog on 01-08-200710:55 PM

Alex Kazovic · Answer

I've reseated the memory modules, the CPU and replaced the CMOS battery, but it hasn't worked.   Any more ideas?   Alex

Alex Kazovic · Answer

I'm using an add in card. It's been working for about a year.

mombodog · Answer

If you have onboard video, remove the card and use that.

jordan.david · Answer

Hi,

I know this post is really old, but I was just having the same problem, post beep was 1-3-2.

What fixed my problem was taking out the ram that was not the same brand as the other sticks.

It may have just been that the computer didn't want to accept another brand, but also could be that that ram stick was faulty.

Hopefully this helps anyone else who searches this topic soon!

shesagordie · Answer

This thread has been locked due to it's age, if you have a similar issue, please use the 'New post' feature at the top of this page and start a new thread.Bev.

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