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After Bios Update & Reset, Problems booting

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ES0090   11-08-2007 at 12:32:57 AM

I updated my Bios on my Dell Dimension 4700 about 2 months ago. After the update my computer would'nt do anything but diagnostic beeps. Dell's site let me know the series of beeps meant a BIOS problem and instructed me to reset the BIOS. After resetting the Bios my computer started, but not easily. It takes anywhere from 5 to 25 attempts of turning the computer on and off to finally boot up. When it does'nt boot all that comes up is - "X300 SE 128MB BIOS P/N 113-A33406-100"

After many attempts it will finally boot, and be fine, that is till its turned off. I try to keep it on all the time so I don't have to go thru all that over and over. I've checked setup and the booting order is fine.

Any one have any ideas? Thanks.

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g-paw   11-08-2007 at 01:27:00 AM
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I'd reflash the BIOS. If the same problem occurs with the latest BIOS, try a previous version

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ES0090   11-08-2007 at 01:38:38 AM
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I'll give it a try and let ya know. Thanks

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cfvh600   11-08-2007 at 01:54:42 PM
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Yes try that. What was the reason for flashing the BIOS? Did you experience any problems before the flash?

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bigwhiskie   08-02-2008 at 09:23:16 PM
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Follow this link and look for article called "Overcoming Problems" It really worked for me, because I had the same problem.

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dansimportracers   06-17-2009 at 05:39:09 PM
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Almost Same Problem. Updated BIOS and the computer would not reboot. Bios beep claimed no memory RAM. Rest system by unplugging and removing back-up battery. Was told this was a way to reset cmos . Problems solved computer booted and just had to set Time and Date. Later read there is also a CLR CMOS Jumper "http://www.fixya.com/support/p349329-dell_dimension_4700_47007yxkp61_pc/manual-14426/page-102" For More Info.

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