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« on: August 13, 2010, 07:41:25 PM »
Hi ther it's been a while. I have this desktop hp pavilion c317x that wont show anything on the screen when turned on.the fan is on, however it is no doing POST.
I put my version 7.5 post card and it tels me right away the code dE, when i look up on BIOS central, I cant find this code this is a phoenix BIOS according o HP and i doesnt say anyhting about this code on HP Bios post codes or PHOENIX. What could cause this code?
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« Reply #1 on: August 15, 2010, 04:43:38 PM »
Compuitincolo,

The Dx series of POST codes relate to the bootblock initialization checkpoints. The bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other components before system memory is available. So I think that would point to a motherboard component or chipset failure, or even the RAM, as it gets initialized during this part of POST. I would try swapping the RAM if you have a comparable module available, and then retest.

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« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2010, 11:30:35 AM »
ok that means if it s not the memory once check em, it could be a whole replacement of the mobo?
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« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2010, 12:51:00 PM »
Compuitincolo,

Yes, unfortunately that is the most likely scenario.

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« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2010, 07:50:33 PM »
thank you very much
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« Reply #5 on: August 23, 2010, 09:08:31 AM »
Compuitincolo,

You are most welcome.

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« Reply #6 on: August 29, 2010, 08:41:14 PM »
Hey I found out that one of the modules was damaged. it had 2 modules. thanks again!!!
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« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2010, 08:51:14 AM »
Compuitincolo,

My pleasure,  Smiley

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