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February 6th, 2006 00:00

Dimension/XPS Gen 3

Has anyone come across a problem whereby, after upgrading the memory (correct kind), when the PC is turned back on, the CPU fans start at normal speed, then after about 4 seconds, they go into overdrive, and the PC doesn't POST.  I've tried removing the new memory, but it still happens.
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    Posted February 6th, 2006 11:00

    Try clearing the CMOS.  After a hardware change it is not uncommon for the hardware information stored in the CMOS to be corrupted or not updated properly.  This can lead to a variety of boot up problems.  Click here for your model's on-line Service Manual on how to clear the CMOS.
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    Posted February 6th, 2006 23:00

    Thanks for the reply Majestic, but I think reseating everything (as well as giving the RAM slots a blast of compressed air) cleared up the problem.

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