#Beeping noise on OptiPlex 3090

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peak mulch
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I just got a used OptiPlex 3040 and got used parts (memory and cpu, also bought those separately) but when I turn on my OptiPlex, it gave me this beep error.
From what I heard, it could be a memory issue and want to confirm that it is the issue

Video below

stone nebula
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LED is giving 3-3 error code which would imply that no memory is detected.

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1-3-2 is also the beep code for memory related issues.

hard depot
peak mulch
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yeah clearing the CMOS does not work

stone nebula
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The biggest problem with OptiPlex systems is that it's very picky about what memory it has installed.

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Mainly because it's a Dell system, and Dell absolutely loves to make everything proprietary in their systems.

peak mulch
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ahh

stone nebula
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So if you've installed some off the shelf RAM in there, it may not actually work.

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You would have to get OEM specific memory instead.

peak mulch
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ahh

stone nebula
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I'm guessing you installed something that was not OEM?

peak mulch
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yep

stone nebula
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Welp. There's your problem.

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Dell isn't the only one that pulls this kind of BS btw. Look out for HP as well.

peak mulch
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alright

stone nebula
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If you have the original RAM, you would be able to get it booted up with that.

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You will just have to buy more of that if you want to increase the capacity.

peak mulch
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does this work?

stone nebula
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Maybe

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I would honestly just look at the OEM stick and try to match that as best as possible.

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Even if the post says that it's for Dell OptiPlex 3040, it doesn't specify which year model nor does it give any specs about the memory itself.

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You could cross your fingers and hope it works with your system but there's absolutely no guarantee.

peak mulch
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ahh

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Also I have another issue (not related to this), but I got a dual sata power connector and when I plugged in my ssd on the same machine, the machine doesn't seem to turn on. Not sure if it's because of the power supply not being able to handle it, but when I unplugged one ssd, it seems to run

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though I tried plugging both and one

stone nebula
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Let's keep this thread focused on the whole OptiPlex thing. The moment you start dealing with two completely unrelated issues in a single thread is the moment people start getting confused.

peak mulch
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ahh, though this is the same optiplex

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(i'll probably start another thread then)

stone nebula
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I would recommend you do.