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Serious problem with Dell Dimemsion 9150 - Please help

  • 01-09-2007 11:56pm
    #1
    jahalpin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭


    I have a serious problem with my Dell 9150. I downloaded an update to the bios from the Dell site and now my PC wont start. When I turn on the system all I get is a few long beeps and diagnostic lights 3 and 4.

    I would appreciate if anyone could offer some advise as I really don't don't want to have to deal with Dell "customer service"

    Thanks


Comments

  • #2
    joePC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,637 ✭✭✭joePC


    That sucks, Did you apply the BIOS through Windows or floppys?

    Remove the BIOS battery from the motherboard and try booting.


  • #3
    far2gud
    Closed Accounts Posts: 299 ✭✭far2gud


    Sounds like a memory error, check your codes here then reseat the ram. If you have 2 sticks test them individually in each slot.

    **edit**Ive never seen a dell bios f*uck up system board but theres allways a first!


  • #4
    jahalpin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,031 ✭✭✭jahalpin


    I removed the BIOS battery and the PC started working again :)

    I had downloaded the BIOS update from the DELL site and used the Windows installer. I have done this several times before, however this is the first time in Vista.

    At least I didn't have to ring India:)


  • #5
    joePC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,637 ✭✭✭joePC


    Glad to hear its working, nothing worse than a bad CMOS chip...


  • #6
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,070 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    far2gud wrote:
    Sounds like a memory error, check your codes here then reseat the ram. If you have 2 sticks test them individually in each slot.

    **edit**Ive never seen a dell bios f*uck up system board but theres allways a first!

    How did you reckon that the system has memory problems based on that fact that the OP said that they had 'long beeps'?


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  • #7
    Matthewthebig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,217 ✭✭✭Matthewthebig


    different beeps and light comninations tell you what is wrong with a Dell Pc


  • #8
    10-10-20
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,070 ✭✭✭10-10-20


    Top marks, but we don't have that combination...


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