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Flashing amber light 4 times on start up.
Hiya all,
PC not booting, amber light flashing 4 times.
Alienware i9. 64 gig of RAM. 2080 super's.
No hardware changes nor recent software updates.
I realise 4 flashing amber lights relates to memory or RAM issues. I have removed the RAM and reinserted. I have taken out the CMOS battery and reinserted. Still won't boot.
Any advice gratefully received.
JCLB
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May 26th, 2024 11:35
So far I have removed all the ram. Error then changes to two flashing amber lights. I have then tried one stick of ram in all slots and the other. All give the same 4 flashing amber lights.
ejn63
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May 26th, 2024 13:09
Try clearing the system -- unplug, disconnect the battery from the system board and hold the power button for 30 sec.
Then reassemble and check again.
If the same symptoms persist, the overwhelming chance is that the mainboard is bad.