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johnhook · 05-15-2008, 01:57 AM

MetaRCK,

What is your exact Dell Dimension Model (see sticker on the back of PC with barcode)?

Can you still get into the BIOS setup? If so, set the date/time, exit and SAVE settings. Turn OFF the PC and unplug it for about 1-hour or so. Plug it back in, turn on and go back into the BIOS setup. Are the Date/Time current or have they reset to some old date? This will tell us if the battery is installed properly and working.

Have you tried re-seating the RAM memory cards? Improperly installed RAM can cause POST (beep) errors. Do you have any USB devices attached? If so, remove them and try power-resetting the PC.

Reply with the Dimension model and answers to my questions and hopefully we can get the PC running again.

- John

05-15-2008, 01:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
johnhook Tech Hardware Team Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 810 OS: MS SBS 2003 SP2	Re: After Dell crashed, 2 BEEPS and F1/F2 message MetaRCK, What is your exact Dell Dimension Model (see sticker on the back of PC with barcode)? Can you still get into the BIOS setup? If so, set the date/time, exit and SAVE settings. Turn OFF the PC and unplug it for about 1-hour or so. Plug it back in, turn on and go back into the BIOS setup. Are the Date/Time current or have they reset to some old date? This will tell us if the battery is installed properly and working. Have you tried re-seating the RAM memory cards? Improperly installed RAM can cause POST (beep) errors. Do you have any USB devices attached? If so, remove them and try power-resetting the PC. Reply with the Dimension model and answers to my questions and hopefully we can get the PC running again. - John __________________