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September 1st, 2010 17:00
plug and play configuration error
My computer will not boot up beyond the plug and play configuration error. More often it just beeps 3 times and not even reach the Dell screen. I do not want to do to much more damage so I am asking here what should I do if I can get to the Dell Screen again? Much thanks!
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m.boles
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Skybird
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September 1st, 2010 17:00
What model of Dell computer are you using?
Skybird
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September 1st, 2010 19:00
The Codes are here .........
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/SYSTEMS/dim8200/codes.htm#1101803
Three beeps indicates "A failure occurred in the first 64 KB of memory".
Check this by reseating the memory.
Also, check the Diagnostics Codes.
m.boles
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September 1st, 2010 21:00
Thank you very much for helping, I realize now it actually was 6 beeps. Do you have any suggestions about the other sequence? I appreciate your input. I also must say the original problem probably came from me attempting to replace my NIC with a new card which did not work. I put the old NIC card back. That was where the trouble began. After that point, I have not been able to boot the HDD.
Skybird
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September 2nd, 2010 08:00
I do not know what to do about 6 beeps. However. trace back your steps.
Reseat the card you removed and replaced previously. See where your hand
is as you do it. Maybe you bumped something loose. Check the cabling to
the hard drive and the motherboard.
Do the Diagnostics light indicate a problem?
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/SYSTEMS/dim8200/codes.htm#1101572
Perhaps you may want to remove the old card to see if the system will boot.