Thanks, Ron. My system is now up and running.
Your instructions confirmed those of a local techie who said this:
Based on the information you have supplied, the 4 beeps code you are experiencing is usually related to a (RAM Read/Write failure Memory failure). This means that one or more of the memory modules installed in your computer has failed or has lost contact with the socket it is installed in.
If the module has not actually failed, you can try removing it from and then re-seating it back into its socket. Your computer can have up to 4 modules installed in pairs and I suggest you remove and re-seat them one at a time.
This procedure should be done with the computer turned off, unplugged and lying on its side with the access cover facing up.
I have attached a PDF file of the XPS 8100 Service Manual to this email which should help you locate and perform the procedure as I have described.
The section on the memory modules starts on page 33 of the service manual.
If the module has not actually failed, you can try removing it from and then re-seating it back into its socket. Your computer can have up to 4 modules installed in pairs and I suggest you remove and re-seat them one at a time.
This procedure should be done with the computer turned off, unplugged and lying on its side with the access cover facing up.
I have attached a PDF file of the XPS 8100 Service Manual to this email which should help you locate and perform the procedure as I have described.
The section on the memory modules starts on page 33 of the service manual.
 | Studio_XPS-8100_Service_Manual.pdf |
If the removing and re-seating the memory modules does not help, then one or more of them will need to be replaced with the same type, size and speed module. Additional beep codes are listed below.
James / aka My Computer Guy
James / aka My Computer Guy
Power LED Status Beep Code Description Failure Coverage
1 Beep: BIOS ROM checksum in progress or failure. BIOS Chip System board failure, covers BIOS corruption or ROM error
2 Beeps: No RAM Detected No memory detected
3 Beeps: Chipset Error (North and South Bridge Chipset, DMA/IMR/Timer Error for Intel platform); Chipset Error System board Failure
(Power LED Blinking Amber)
Time-Of-Day Clock test failure.
Gate A20 failure
Super I/O chip failure
Keyboard controller test failure.
>>> 4 Beeps: RAM Read/Write failure Memory failure <<<
5 Beeps: RTC Power Fail CMOS battery failure
6 Beeps: Video BIOS Test Failure Video card failure
7 Beeps: CPU Failure CPU