Can't update software because Macbook Air won't restart properly

I own a late 2010 Macbook Air and have recently bought OS X Mountain Lion.
After going through steps to update the most recent version of OS X Mountain Lion, I find that my mac fails to startup properly and beeps once
before taking several attemps to restart. When it eventually does, the software doesn't update.
Other updates install without a problem, it's just when they require restarting.
Please explain small details as I have little knowledge when it comes to this topic.
Please help and thank you in advance!!

The beep indicates a memory fault.
Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service center.
Back up all data on the internal drive(s) before you hand over your computer to anyone. If privacy is a concern, erase the data partition(s) with the option to write zeros* (do this only if you have at least two complete, independent backups, and you know how to restore to an empty drive from any of them.) Don’t erase the recovery partition, if present.
Keeping your confidential data secure during hardware repair
*An SSD doesn't need to be zeroed.

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