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    Dell Studio XPS 1640 Motherboard Upgrade Issues

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by doubleplay86, Mar 23, 2015.

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    I have switched my motherboard due to a fried GPU and upgraded to the Y503R motherboard with the 1GB ATI 4670. I already have the correct heatsink and y503r motherboard installed and am wondering what steps I need to take for bios etc. to make sure that I can start up Windows without any issues. I've tried turning it on and pressing F2 to reach the bios screen, but the screen won't turn on and I get a blinking mute light with the volume lights steady. This lasts for about 15 seconds before the fan turns on and then the system shuts off.

    Any advice?
     
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    You have the RAM installed when you test?
     
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    I've tried turning on with both sticks in, one stick in, and both sticks out and get the same result with the lights each time.
     
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    Did you try both single sticks in both slots, one at a time?
     
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    I'm pretty sure I did but I'll run through each again when I get back home later today just to make sure. I do know that the ram sticks are both good bc I've been using them with my other motherboard with no issues.
     
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    For some reason the processor was not locking fully so I had to remove it, re-seat it, and re-lock it. Everything's working great now.

    Thanks for the help.
     
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