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Floppy Diskette seek Failure/CMOS checksum error on Dell Optiplex GX520
The following reported problem concerns a Dell Optiplex GX520, mini tower.
As being a satisfied user of this computer, I decided to upgrade my machine with (brand new) 2 GB of RAM and a new HD. After the upgrade, when booting, the computer beeps twices and gives the following error message:
"Floppy Diskette seek Failure Strike F1 key to continue or F2 to run the setup utility". When I look in the BIOS maintenance log list, the message stated: 'CMOS checksum error'. After F1 (Continue), the computer functions normally.
I have tried many thing:
(1) I have removed the CMOS battery over night to surely reset the CMOS/BIOS settings. Then, changed the Boot list, to first CD and second Sata-0. Subsequently unchecked the floppy and disabled the floppy in corresponding BIOS-item. After every restart of the computer, the floppy is spontaneously (re)set to 'internal' again. The other settings are not reset.
(2) Ran the complete 'Dell ResourceCD' Hardware Test set successfully (no errors found). Thus RAM is OK, and HD is OK.
(3) After updating the BIOS to version A11, the problem still exists.
(4) Then I bought, second hand, a 'fresh Optiplex GX520 system'. Installed the newly bought RAM and HD. And the new computer failed as well.
(5) In an attempt to detect the problem, I reinstalled the old RAM and old HD. However, problem persists.
Does anyone has a solution/suggestion?
many thanks in advance.
Kees
FrankLloyds
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January 19th, 2012 14:00
I have the same error message, only that i got this after removing the battery in an attemp to remove bios password, anyways I'm able to boot in but I need to press F1 everytime but is anoying and I'm called every time other users need to turn on the computers.... wonder if I also have a weak or dead battery?
FrankLloyds
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January 19th, 2012 15:00
I turn computer off pull power cable out, press on button for a long time ( more that 30 seconds ) pull battery out and press on botton again just to make sure also for a long time....But I still have the same problem that with the same message only that if i press F1 it does boot up
doof155
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February 22nd, 2013 10:00
Im also having the same problem,
I have...
-Checked all cables & battery
-Went into the BIOS & reset to factory settings
-Tried to go to boot menu & select boot from hard drive
-tried to run a repair with windows disc but PC wont boot from it
-i have tried the HDD in another PC & it works fine. (thankfully i was able to back up all my data)
My specs:
Dell - Dimension E250
Intel Core 2 - 4300 @ 1.8ghz
2 x 512 DDR2
WD HDD - WD3200AAK'S 320gb
Running Windows 7.
Dont know what graphics card or motherboard sorry!
Many many thanks in advance!
RoHe
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February 22nd, 2013 12:00
@doof155- Not sure which problem you have, but if you reset BIOS to factory settings, it's likely the default value for the Floppy (Diskette) Drive controller is ON.
Assuming you don't have an internal floppy drive in your system, you need to go into BIOS Setup and disable the floppy controller. Be sure to save the change before exiting Setup.
doof155
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February 22nd, 2013 16:00
yeah i done that immediately, i just didnt mention it because i didnt think it was related..
RoHe
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February 22nd, 2013 17:00
Then exactly what is your problem?
doof155
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February 26th, 2013 13:00
Wont boot into windows
RoHe
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February 26th, 2013 15:00
That doesn't tell us much.
Exactly what error message do you get?
Does the PC complete the POST?
What color is the power button, and is it steady or blinking?
What do you see on the monitor?