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5 Short BeepsYour motherboard is complaining. Try reseating the memory and rebooting. If that doesn't help, you should consider another motherboard. You could probably get away with just replacing the CPU, but that's not too cost-effective. Its just time to upgrade!
here are 2 links for a free manual, you can choose which one you need try changing the needle if you just bought the machine,, you may have to take it back & get another one
Does it take standard disposable batteries or a rechargeable pack? If the first, check they are inserted correctly as per the illustration in the battery compartment or instruction manual section on inserting batteries. If the second type, recharge the pack. If problem continues check Troubleshooting section of manual or online at Samsung's website.
The beeps are the clue to what is wrong: Count the beeps and check against beep codes like at http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm
Check that *********** board is listed, some use slightly different codes...
Here's what to try: Disconnect everything from the motherboard except the CPU and memory. You may leave the video connected to see what, if any, error message you might get. You didn't say if you got any beeps on startup. They can tell you what might be the problem. If this doesn't work, remove the memory modules. The power should stay on but you'll probably get either a steady beep or a bunch of little beeps. (I don't have the Dell error codes close at hand at the moment). If this doesn't work, you have narrowed the problem to one of three things: The CPU, the motherboard, or the power supply. You didn't mention just what happens when you turn it on--just that it won't stay on. Error messages are helpful if you get any on the screen as are any beep tones.
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