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Optiplex 5050, corrupted BIOS, giving me the 2, 3 amber blink power button light.
Updated the BIOS from 1.28 to 1.30 and after I restarted my system it wouldnt turn on again and gave me 2,3 amber blinking lights.
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Updated the BIOS from 1.28 to 1.30 and after I restarted my system it wouldnt turn on again and gave me 2,3 amber blinking lights.
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Chino de Oro
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July 17th, 2024 04:51
Error code 2, 3 indicates bad motherboard, memory, or processor. See the diagnostic indicator table here https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000126021/a-reference-guide-to-the-dell-optiplex-diagnostic-indicators#2012_to_2020
You can not test processor or motherboard, therefore, just check your memory modules. Reseat each module and swap out to test each DIMM to identify any faulty memory modules.
You can also run ePSA pre-boot diagnostic via F12. While working on the system, give it a fresh new coin cell battery as a maintenance task. Clearing CMOS using jumper after replacing the battery. Refer to user manual for coin cell removal instructions.
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July 17th, 2024 18:43
Re:Updated the BIOS from 1.28 to 1.30
try Dell bios recovery. your report is consistent with a corrupted bios update. no guarantee this would work
Opti 5050 has kaby lake chipset.
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/en-us/000132453/how-to-recover-the-bios-on-a-dell-computer-or-tablet
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July 17th, 2024 18:52
Dell Optiplex 5050 i5-7600
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July 18th, 2024 01:16
@redxps630 Only problem is I get no display either