2 short beeps at startup on a Dell Studio 540

My computer does not start, when I press the button I hear 2 short beeps, a pause, then 2 short beeps again, ideals?

azstevecannon

Two beeps indicate no RAM detected.

First try to remove and reinstall all memory modules [Page 22] to see if that makes a difference.

http://FTP.Dell.com/manuals/all-products/esuprt_desktop/esuprt_studio_desktop/Studio-desktop_Service%20Manual_en-us.PDF

Bev.

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