4 Short BIOS Beeps on Alienware Aurora R2 (A04) - Battery Issue, Replacement & Service Costs

Question

Hello, I have a problem because the computer squeaks 4 x short when starting. This is not always the case, only sometimes, but more and more often. It's probably a problem with the battery, but I can't replace it ... Please provide instructions on how to turn off this battery in bios. It...

sosarek · Answer

Four beeps indicate a RAM problem You can not turn off the battery - it should be replaced - it is responsible not only for maintaining the hour - a quick replacement takes 3 minutes of work.

Kolobos · Answer

Open the case, find the batteries (it is in the basket between the pci-e slots), buy a new one and replace it, it's easy. The battery is CR2032, you have it all described in the manual!

Ajuklelegendary · Answer

Is it a RAM or battery problem?

sosarek · Answer

I have given a list of codes where it is clearly written.

Ajuklelegendary · Answer

The problem is RAM is fine, never had a problem. In dell 4 beeps do not also mean problems with the battery? Tomorrow is skipping (?), Besides, the first slot is free.

sosarek · Answer

Where do you get that confidence? You've got RAM written like an ox - what don't you understand?

spp · Answer

How do you know if your RAM is okay?
Memory problems can sometimes appear very strangely, for example in such a way that everything seems to work well and if you copy the file, it becomes unreadable or contains errors.

You need to run a memory testing program, eg Memtest

sosarek · Answer

What? How did you get this?

spp · Answer

From experience This is exactly the problem I had. Memtest then showed a memory error, after replacing the dice, the problem disappeared.

sosarek · Answer

@spp Better check the condition of the disk.

spp · Answer

It was a long time ago. I started with checking the disk. SMART was ok. I also changed the cables, nothing helped. I finally played Memtest and it just got clear

Borygo123 · Answer

I support what spp writes. I used to have the same. I copied a large file (it was not visible with small ones) and the file was different after it was copied. I compared the source and target files in binary and found that one bit was changed. I did tests on a few files and it was similar, but always the same bit was changed. I swapped the memory places and the computer would not start (squealed when booting). It turned out that the bones in this system did not want to cooperate with each other. I replaced one of them and the problems disappeared.

Ajuklelegendary · Answer

Hey, there are 7 x beep my mistake.
The computer seems like this, but when I unplug it and turn it on, it starts up normally, but I can't get to the bios to reset. I'm going to have to go through the trouble because it takes longer than usual to boot up.

sosarek · Answer

Sevenfold - CPU (processor) error.

Kolobos · Answer

In the case of Alienware, it is still a framework: https://www.dell.com/support/article/pl/pl/pl...2962/alienware-13-r2-15-r2-and-17-r3-7-beeps? lang = en (some different models but this one is rather the same).

Of course, this could also be a problem with the CPU and / or the board. Anyway, the author should return the computer to the service, there is probably no chance for him to check something himself.

Ajuklelegendary · Answer

Is there a coin-cell battery in Alienware?

sosarek · Answer

YES - CR2032. I don't know why you insisted on it instead of finally checking your memory.

Kolobos · Answer

@sosarek you didn't mistake 3 for 2?

Ajuklelegendary · Answer

It is my fault.
In the Dynamic CpU vcore offset option I gave +20 mv
This changed the voltage drop from the base 1.352 V to 1.280
The CPU was +4 at Chinabenh. I didn't touch the rest
Now it seems 7 x sound I was looking for CMOS but can't really find anywhere. Should it be under PCI express?
Hopefully it boots up sometime and I can get into the BIOS for a basic reset.
The CPU was running very well now nothing. If the computer does not start, remove the Ram.
The CPU was on this voltage for 2 weeks, nothing happened ..

till yesterday...

sosarek · Answer

You clear the BIOS with a jumper on the board or by disconnecting the computer from the network and removing the battery for a few minutes.

Kolobos · Answer

Maybe learn to use the Internet? You type in google: Alienware Aurora R2, go to dell's website: and you have instructions on how and where to reset cmos!

Ajuklelegendary · Answer

Nothing says there just what it is.

sosarek · Answer

Will you finally do whatever you have been asked to do or are you waiting for someone to come and do it for you?

Kolobos · Answer

@Ajuklelegendary do not write nonsense, click on Alienware Aurora - R2 Service Manual (English only) EN PDF and you have everything described there!

Ajuklelegendary · Answer

Unfortunately, I reset nothing. Do you think the CpU to be replaced?

Ajuklelegendary · Answer

Hello ,
I found 2 small buttons on the back.
I have a problem because my computer has 7 x beep (fail CPU) and I clicked the black one. The computer turned on once and suddenly shut down. What is it for?

I am begging you, help me, I am fed up with pc from Allegro
Alienware Aurora R2
The biggest mistake of my life

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Pedros050 · Answer

Hello. And this is not a power supply, sometimes with a button and a diode? Give the specifications of this DELLA?

Ajuklelegendary · Answer

Can I turn it on? Nothing will happen? Sorry, but I'm really pissed, I bought it a year ago for PLN 1200, and it doesn't work, not to mention that they cheated me with a gpu .. I5 650 AMD 5700 Water cooling HDD 750 GB 850 watts

Pedros050 · Answer

Does the buzzer squeal 7 times?

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