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"S.O.S." I downloaded a BIOS upgrade from A09 to A11. After loading it and restarting my computer wouldn't boot up. All I get is a rapid clicking sound followed by one long and two short beeps. I know the beep code means the BIOS is not reading my video card. I removed it and my clock and reinserted them. My computer still will not boot up. What did i do wrong and how can I recover it if I can. Thanks.
- A generic response would be to try clearing the NVRAM. By doing so would rule out a conflict with the information stored in the NVRAM and the newer BIOS version. You can clear the NVRAM on any Dell model by just removing the battery from the motherboard following this procedure....With the machine unplugged from the wall remove the battery from the motherboard. Then with the machine still unplugged press the On button for several seconds to dissipate any remaining electrical charge on the motherboard. Then re-install the battery, plug the machine back into the wall and see if it will boot normally.
If the machine still fails to boot then strip the motherboard down to the bare minimum. By bare minimum I mean remove all expansion cards, disconnect all drives and leave just the processor, memory and graphics card in the machine. If the computer boots this way then start connecting each device one at a time until the no boot scenario returns. This would then indicate which device has a problem with the new BIOS and is causing the problem. Also try booting the system without the keyboard or mouse attached. If this procedure doesn't resolve the problem then you should consider contact Dell Tech Support if your warranty is still active and take advantage of your warranty options.
- I have tried removing my battery which didn't seem to help. As soon as I have time I will take Majestic's recommendation of stripping down as far as I can (my computer that is). I really appreciate your inputs. Everybody here tells me I have destroyed my BIOS, which may be true, but I enjoy trying to fix it myself. It gives me something to do in my retirement time.
- One other thing I thought of..... try another video card in the system if you have one available or can borrow one. Since the beep error code is pointing to the video card it is possible the new BIOS is having a conflict with the installed card.
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Posted March 17th, 2005 03:00
It would be quite helpful (in fact, essential) to know which model computer you have.
Steve