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PC won't boot up at all

#1 Kauaiguy58

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Posted 07 February 2012 - 10:25 PM

I have a Dell Inspiron 531 that refuses to boot up after getting a blue screen error message suggesting that I disable BIOS memory options, (caching or shadowing) but when trying to do a restart nothing happens. Even after unplugging the power source for a day; when I plug it back in it tries to start by itself but doesn't get past the power button light turning on and a constant double beep...no screen action at all?

I am running Windows Vista for an OS

This post has been edited by Orange Blossom: 08 February 2012 - 01:35 AM
Reason for edit: Moved to Vista as malware thus far does not seem to be an issue. ~ OB

#2 Crashoveride420

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 01:58 AM

Check the beeps out with this http://murfsgarage.cybertechhelp.com/biosbeeps.html

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 06:33 AM

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#4 Kauaiguy58

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Posted 08 February 2012 - 01:49 PM

Wow, thanks guys...the beep code documentation was the key...I swapped out the memories and it fired right up. Now I'll just keep my fingers crossed to see if it holds up.