Alienware Aurora R4 Wont boot up. PC Beeping

Question

So I recently did a format and reinstall (from the supplied Alienware recovery CD). Amazingly this CD had no drivers in them, so I had to go through and install them all on my own.

I did everything, but suddenly everynow and then experienced BSODs. So I went to the alienware site and downloaded the bios update. This screwed everything up.

The second I hit update, the PC froze and the computer crashed. Now the computer won't even boot and only emits beeps.

I tried looking through the beep code table, but my PC is beeping like 10 times, which is not even in the table.

Now I have no idea what to do (warranty expired 2 years ago). Please help....

Ambobli · Answer

Tried first solution, did not work, still getting 10-11 beeps.

For the CMOS battery, should I also just be removing the battery, or do what Matt said here:

. also any guide on what the battery looks like? where to find it?

Thanks a lot friend.

Tesla1856 · Answer

Sounds like you have bricked your motherboard. Bad idea to flash BIOS in normal Windows.

Try unplugging for a while and pressing power button to dissipate remaining power.

If that doesn't work, try removing CMOS battery and let it sit a few hours before trying to boot.

http://en.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/f/3746/t/19501694

Get local help if you don't know hardware.

Tesla1856 · Answer

. also any guide on what the battery looks like? where to find it?

http://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_alienware_dsk/alienware-aurora-r4_Owner%27s%20Manual_en-us.pdf

Yes, you can also try the jumper method.

Ambobli · Answer

Any help one where to locate the CMOS battery?

Ambobli · Answer

Thanks, i'm guessing the CMOS battery is #12 on the diagram on page 20?

Edit: Yes it is, found the specific instructions for resetting the bios.

Will give it a shot soon and post results.

Thanks again.

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