I cleaned the computer (Dell Optiplex GX110) yesterday. When I was done and turned it on the monitor showed code, in many colors, but eventually booted just fine. Today it had a black and white start-up stuff, but had an error about the memory had changed; proceeding led to the computer being unable to boot up. I opened the machine back up, removed and reinserted the RAM, checked that everything was connected properly, and then tried again. Now the display is without output to display and there are beeps, I think it is one long and then three short. It does that twice. Of the the times I listened to it the CD - ROM drive opened after the beeps. I checked the monitor connection and that did not fix anything. It is plugged into the monitor port that does not have a 2 marking.
SOURCE: Dell optiplex Gx 150
This is a problem with your memory.
During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, determines the amount of installed memory, and then writes to and reads from the number of available bytes to ensure proper operation.
Basic Checks:
If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the Diagnostic Checklist as you perform the following steps.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety Information."
Does the RAM count displayed correctly match the actual amount of memory installed in the computer?
Yes. The computer needed to update the memory count. The problem is resolved.
No. Go to step 2.
Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes. Contact Dell for technical assistance.
No. Go to step 3.
Does the RAM count displayed correctly match the actual amount of memory installed in the computer?
Yes. The memory module(s) were defective. The problem is resolved.
No. Contact Dell for technical assistance.
SOURCE: My Dell Optiplex GX1 will not boot. The Monitor shows no signal.
check whether ur ram is working or not. remove the cpu side door and remove the ram from the ram slot and clean it using a eraser gently and fix again it back and power ur pc on and check it
SOURCE: Computer boots up when plugged in,monitor powers down
hi there.......
it is the memory it has to be matched with the actual fsb of the cpu if its slower then it wont switch on.....
and some dell pc's wont work with 1gb sticks so accertain which ram is compatible with the motherboard
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I tried removing the CMOS battery and re-inserting it, wich did not work. Another round of checking connections, however, did work. If anyone else has this problem, try unplugging things and reconnecting them.
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