dE code on the post card

[Compuitincolo]

Hi ther it's been a while. I have this desktop hp pavilion c317x that wont show anything on the screen when turned on.the fan is on, however it is no doing POST.
I put my version 7.5 post card and it tels me right away the code dE, when i look up on BIOS central, I cant find this code this is a phoenix BIOS according o HP and i doesnt say anyhting about this code on HP Bios post codes or PHOENIX. What could cause this code?

[fwilson]

Compuitincolo,

The Dx series of POST codes relate to the bootblock initialization checkpoints. The bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory and other components before system memory is available. So I think that would point to a motherboard component or chipset failure, or even the RAM, as it gets initialized during this part of POST. I would try swapping the RAM if you have a comparable module available, and then retest.

-Fred

[Compuitincolo]

ok that means if it s not the memory once check em, it could be a whole replacement of the mobo?

[fwilson]

Compuitincolo,

Yes, unfortunately that is the most likely scenario.

-Fred

[Compuitincolo]

thank you very much

[fwilson]

Compuitincolo,

You are most welcome.

-Fred

[Compuitincolo]

Hey I found out that one of the modules was damaged. it had 2 modules. thanks again!!!

[fwilson]

Compuitincolo,

My pleasure, 

-Fred