Hi all,
I pulled out my old Dell Optiplex 745 to try and put it to some use and am having some trouble getting it to boot up. At post, the system will give two short beeps and display lights 1-2-3 solid green, 4 is off. Video does not display.
I have tried many different things:
1. Stripping down the components to just processor and power supply. Upon power on, it gave off a different boot sequence to signify no memory.
2. I put in the memory (no HDD, video card, cd-rom drive connected) and get to the same point that I get to with all of those components plugged in -- 1-2-3 lights on and two quick beeps.
3. I have also reseated each of the two sticks of ram (individually) into each of the four slots.
4. I have replaced the system battery
5. I have tried a different (confirmed working) hard drive
When connected, the hard drive spins and other fans turns on so I'm guessing it isn't the power supply.
Dell's diagnostics guide suggests "Other failure" for 1-2-3 and to check that all cables are properly connected. I have reseated the memory, video card, hard drive connectors, power supply connectors,and dvd-rom connectors. No luck. Same symptoms.
Would it even get to this point if it was a processor or motherboard issue? I'm stumped... Help please!
I pulled out my old Dell Optiplex 745 to try and put it to some use and am having some trouble getting it to boot up. At post, the system will give two short beeps and display lights 1-2-3 solid green, 4 is off. Video does not display.
I have tried many different things:
1. Stripping down the components to just processor and power supply. Upon power on, it gave off a different boot sequence to signify no memory.
2. I put in the memory (no HDD, video card, cd-rom drive connected) and get to the same point that I get to with all of those components plugged in -- 1-2-3 lights on and two quick beeps.
3. I have also reseated each of the two sticks of ram (individually) into each of the four slots.
4. I have replaced the system battery
5. I have tried a different (confirmed working) hard drive
When connected, the hard drive spins and other fans turns on so I'm guessing it isn't the power supply.
Dell's diagnostics guide suggests "Other failure" for 1-2-3 and to check that all cables are properly connected. I have reseated the memory, video card, hard drive connectors, power supply connectors,and dvd-rom connectors. No luck. Same symptoms.
Would it even get to this point if it was a processor or motherboard issue? I'm stumped... Help please!