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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: MaZingo on September 18, 2006, 05:52:51 AM

Title: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on September 18, 2006, 05:52:51 AM
I've recentely read the meaning of beeping codes whenever the computer starts up.
Since yesterday, every time I turn my computer on I get two short beeps, I'd appreciate suggetions or instructions on how to recognize and solve this problem.

My motherboard specs:


CPU Type -      Intel Pentium 4, 2400 MHz (18 x 133)
Motherboard Name -      Compaq Evo D310
Motherboard Chipset -      Intel Brookdale-G i845G
System Memory -       512 MB  (PC2100 DDR SDRAM)
BIOS Type -      Compaq (10/30/02)
Communication Port -      Communications Port (COM1)
Communication Port -    ECP Printer Port (LPT1)


If anybody has a lead but needs specs of different areas, do ask me to post them.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: GX1_Man on September 18, 2006, 08:01:25 AM
Did you read this:

http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm


You may want to check out the specific beep codes for your  model on the Compaq web site.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on September 18, 2006, 08:13:47 AM
 I'm not sure which one I have, I think it's this:
2 short        Parity circuit failure

I've opened my PC and cleaned it, as well as I tried doing system restore to two days ago.
Also when this problem begun, I have also been experiencing a massive frames per second drop in games (Still am).
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: ale52 on September 18, 2006, 08:15:36 AM
Did you have the problem BEFORE you opened it up to clean it?

Try reseating the RAM.

Alan <><  :D
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on September 18, 2006, 11:23:48 AM
The problem occured before I've opened the PC, infact, my purpose was to see if all the hardware is set in place and not loose, as well as clean.

I must say the problem started parallely to the massive FPS drop, after my game (Guild Wars) went almost impossible to play, I've restarted my computer and the two beeps occured, I see them both connected, I suppose.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: Raptor on September 18, 2006, 11:39:59 AM

You should test the memory using the following software; Microsoft Crash Analysis (Click) (http://oca.microsoft.com/en/windiag.asp)
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on September 18, 2006, 12:56:55 PM
Almost all my games are super slow, computer beeping didn't stop, probably have to do with drivers.
I guess it's over, my motherboard and graphic card's time to be replaced, they lived longer than expected.

I might even get a new fan, my pc's avarage heat is 70-100 degrees celsius..

I appreciate the attempted help, if any of you have any suggestions based on experienced about motherboards or graphic cards which can last for a while but aren't very priced, they will be welcomed.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on September 18, 2006, 01:11:26 PM
Pardon for double-posting, I was told to remove my RAM and put it back.. But I'm not quite sure which one it is and how to do it, I'll see if it works.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: patio on September 18, 2006, 01:14:14 PM
Make sure to take the proper static precautions whenever working inside the case...
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: Raptor on September 18, 2006, 01:32:57 PM
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Almost all my games are super slow, computer beeping didn't stop, probably have to do with drivers.
I guess it's over, my motherboard and graphic card's time to be replaced, they lived longer than expected.

I might even get a new fan, my pc's avarage heat is 70-100 degrees celsius..

I appreciate the attempted help, if any of you have any suggestions based on experienced about motherboards or graphic cards which can last for a while but aren't very priced, they will be welcomed.

With proper maintenance hardware can last for well over 15 years. Life-span, that is. Not performance-wise.

70-100 degrees celcius is very hot, all you may have to do is clean the entire computer (Remove the dust with pressurized air) and replace the thermal paste underneath the Northbridge and CPU heatsink and perhaps even the videocard heatsink and it should operate at reasonable temperatures again.

Drivers need to be regularly updated and if they are corrupted, you would notice immediatly.

You should inspect the mainboard to see if any of the condensators are leaking a yellow fluid, if so, the mainboard needs to be replaced.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on September 18, 2006, 01:54:31 PM
I've cleaned dust off the computer, I should've switched a fan when I've had the chance, this computer has been hot for quite a time now, no yellow liquid was leaking out when I've inspected the hardware, sadly I'm not extremely educated in that term, so it takes me slightly longer to recognize the motherboard, the graphic card and the RAM, as well as harder.

I will wait until both my friend and father return from abroad and try to see what to do, as well as next week I might be able to get more face to face help.

I'm still in mystery about the beeping though, I doubt the heat alone would cause such distruption in the devices and lead to horrible performence, I haven't mobilized my PC before it happened quite a lot, unless moving it back and forth to connect earphones to the back counts as mobilizing, one person told me, that when she had very slow performence she took out her RAM, put it back in and everything was alright again, but I'm too worried I might cause damage so I will have to wait for people with more experience to come and assist me, many thanks for your comments anyhow, they have helped me see the elaborated image of scenarios which might reflect the situation, I will take notice of anything said here and definetly use it while consulting.
Cheers all.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: patio on September 18, 2006, 02:09:17 PM
Good Luck and let us know if you need further advice...

There's nothing wrong with letting someone with more experience work out of your problem.

patio.   8-)
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: Raptor on September 18, 2006, 03:33:55 PM
Good luck, hope to see you around.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on September 19, 2006, 03:48:19 AM
I most likely will stick around, it seems like a great place to know from more experienced people than I, and I will keep you updated with progress.

Another thing, from doubt, it became clear that it is not software related, due to the fact even my videos are having problems playing. (My friend though it was drivers.)


Update:
I've taken the RAM out, cleaned it carefuly and re-seat it in its place, yet the beeps are still there, so either the RAM isn't the problem, (521 RAM I believe), or it's the RAM and it's damaged.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: Raptor on September 19, 2006, 10:59:38 AM
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Another thing, from doubt, it became clear that it is not software related, due to the fact even my videos are having problems playing. (My friend though it was drivers.)

Drivers are software.

Perhaps your videocard is faulty, have you tried reseating it or testing it in another computer?

And what exactly do you mean by "My videos are having problems playing"?
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on September 19, 2006, 01:38:02 PM
.mpg, .avi, movie clips are doing the same lag as the games, as well as voice conversations with different programs.

I will most likely get a few new parts, and the problem will be as good as gone, wheter it's drivers, spyware or hardware related.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: Raptor on September 19, 2006, 03:13:41 PM
The problem will not be gone if you continue using this installation of Windows XP, unless you plan on reinstalling it, ofcourse.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: Demache on September 19, 2006, 07:36:41 PM
I was about to say it was a COM port issue. An old old computer of mine had that issue and I just disabled the COM port in the BIOS and it seemed to go away... Only try this if you do not use the COM  (normally, the serial) port for anything.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: patio on September 19, 2006, 09:35:40 PM
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I was about to say it was a COM port issue. An old old computer of mine had that issue and I just disabled the COM port in the BIOS and it seemed to go away... Only try this if you do not use the COM  (normally, the serial) port for anything.

This has nothing to do with his issues...

patio.   8-)
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on September 20, 2006, 05:49:54 AM
I've backed up my important files, and will most likely re-install everything, due to the fact I am planning to purchase a new motherboard among the new parts.
Title: Re: Two beeps when starting my computer
Post by: MaZingo on October 03, 2006, 03:39:05 AM
-=Updating, not bumping old thread=-

My computer is back from repair, the problem was the fan was overloaded with dust, and I couldn't clean it with my own tools, the problem is now fixed and everything is back to normal, I've been told where to buy air pressure as well, to prevent further occurences.