My computer un-expectantly failed on me while I was coding up my game engine. I am currently running: Windows XP SP2 (2)256mb RAM sticks (STOCK) Everything else is entirely stock.. I went out and bought two (2) new 1gb RAM sticks from staples. They are DDR2 Sticks and are PC2- I tried installing them to see if that would fix my problem and still no luck at all and I'm getting very frustrated. Can someone please help me? Thanks in advance, David
SOURCE: computer beeps six times after installing new
You need the EXACT speed rated RAM.
Your support page states it needs.....
400-MHz DDR2 SDRAM
NOTE: Your computer supports only registered memory
Memory capacities
256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, and 4-GB ECC
256-MB, 512-MB, 1-GB, 2-GB, and 4-GB ECC modules to a max of 16GB
more info here
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ws470/en/ug_en/about.htm
SOURCE: I am trying to install
Hi,
I belive the problem is caused due to non compatible memory being installed . According the Dell documentation the memory specification is as under
333- and 400-MHz DDR SDRAM
1Gb Non-ECC on each slot.
Just check the speed of the memory you are trying to connect.
Dell Documentation
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LED Indications
The front panel Status LED provides an indication of
the set's operation and the possible cause of a malfunction.
If an abnormal condition is indicated, perform the
Self Diagnostics procedure.
Self Diagnostics
To activate, press the front panel <ACTIVITY> &<CH
??> buttons at the same time and hold for 5 seconds.
The STATUS LED will then flash denoting a two digit
code.
• The number of flashes indicates the value of the
MSD (tens digit) of the Error Code.
• The flashing then pauses for approximately 1/2
second.
• The LED then flashes indicating the value of the
(ones digit) of the Error Code.
• The Error Code is repeated a total of 5 times.
Example: If the Error Code is "23", the LED
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Table 2-2: LED Indications
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Green Power On
Slow Blink Green Power Off with Timer Set
Fast Blink Green (80 seconds) > Off Power Off (Cooling fan still working, 80 sec)
LED Indication Condition
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Slow Blink Red TV May Require Service
Slow Blink Yellow Lamp Door Open or No Lamp Installed
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Suggested Resolution
Solid green
Power is on, and the computer is
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indicates a network connection.
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Blinking green
The computer is in the suspended state (Microsoft® Windows® 2000 and Windows XP).
Press the power button, move the mouse, or press a key on the keyboard to wake the computer.
Blinks green several times and then turns off
A configuration error exists.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.
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The Dell Diagnostics is running a test, or a device on the system board may be faulty or incorrectly installed.
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Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.
If the computer does not boot, contact Dell for technical assistance.
Blinking yellow
A power supply or system board failure has occurred.
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Solid green and a beep code during POST
A problem was detected while the BIOS was executing.
See "Beep Codes" for instructions on diagnosing the beep code. Also, check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified.
Solid green power light and no beep code and no video during POST
The monitor or the graphics card may be faulty or incorrectly installed.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. See "Video and Monitor Problems" in your Owner's Manual.
Solid green power light and no beep code but the computer locks up during POST
An integrated system board device may be faulty.
Check the diagnostic lights to see if the specific problem is identified. If the problem is not identified, contact Dell for technical assistance.
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