beeping computer

[vickie2023]

My mother -in-law gave my kids a computer. Everytime I connect it starts to beep (over and over). What would cause this?

[Allan]

A stuck key on the keyboard?

It depends on when it starts to beep, how many beeps, and what the system does. You need to provide a LOT more information.

[vickie2023]

okay. so it is a V2 premier computer. When it is starting up it doesn't even get to a welcome screen. It just starts this long beep and then another and then another, ect.
Then I unplug it!

[Treval]

Things we need to find out:

- your BIOS version

How to find out:

- When your computer starts up, immediately keep pressing the 'del' (delete) key several times.
   A screen with options should appear. On top of this screen it should say something like "Phoenix BIOS"

Why:

- The beep codes depend on your BIOS.

Nice, I've just found an excellent guide on this website:
Beep codes

Here's another useful page on AWARD beep codes:
BIOS-central

Is it a laptop or a desktop?

Edit:
According to your manufacturer the BIOS you have is AWARD.
As you described: "one long, then another, then another".
This would match the "1 long, 2 short" of AWARD on that beep codes page.

Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information

However, you said "etc.", so I don't know if it was 1 long, 2+ short. lol


Treval

[ale52]

Possible RAM or video problem.  Can you remove the side of the case / ground yourself to metal, like the side of the power supply / unplug power / remove one of the RAM sticks [if there are more than one / reboot.  Check to see if the video card is properly installed.

Alan <>< 

[vickie2023]

Repeating (endless loop) Memory error Check for improperly seated or missing memory.
That is what  mine is doing (after I went to link you suggested). How do I do what it suggests?

[patio]

Vickie try removing and re-seating the RAM modules...
Do this with all power disconnected from the machine.
Then power up again...if it still does it remove all but 1 stick of RAM.

[Treval]

What about static elec? She ought to be grounded.

[vickie2023]

Unfortunately, I have no idea how to do this. Removing and re-seating the RAM modules...I don't even know where they are;(
It is a desk top.

[Spoiler]

Check this out for some help with your RAM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDh9eEfZU54

It will show you how to do it.....