Desktop PC won't boot and emits 4 beeps
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RamsesIV -
RamsesIV -
Hello,
Difficult return from vacation: my Dell Vostro 200 desktop PC won't start: the ON button lights up, and it emits a series of 4 beeps.
The beep code tells me that 4 beeps mean:
"Memory read/write failure.
*Check if any specific conditions need to be met regarding the installation of modules in the slots (see the section on Reinstalling or Adding a Memory Module).
*Verify that the memory being used is compatible with your computer.
*If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Contacting Dell section)."
Does this mean that one of my 4 memory sticks is simply dead? Can that prevent the PC from starting? I hope that's all it is; it's been a while since I've backed up my PC (it's a work computer! Not serious!).
Thanks for your advice.
Configuration: Windows XP / Internet Explorer 7.0
Difficult return from vacation: my Dell Vostro 200 desktop PC won't start: the ON button lights up, and it emits a series of 4 beeps.
The beep code tells me that 4 beeps mean:
"Memory read/write failure.
*Check if any specific conditions need to be met regarding the installation of modules in the slots (see the section on Reinstalling or Adding a Memory Module).
*Verify that the memory being used is compatible with your computer.
*If the problem persists, contact Dell (see the Contacting Dell section)."
Does this mean that one of my 4 memory sticks is simply dead? Can that prevent the PC from starting? I hope that's all it is; it's been a while since I've backed up my PC (it's a work computer! Not serious!).
Thanks for your advice.
Configuration: Windows XP / Internet Explorer 7.0
