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Hopester Doofus

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    Unusual beep code
    « on: August 23, 2005, 11:47:58 AM »
    About three times a week my PC will freeze up, and I'll have to reboot. But during the post, I get a single long beep code, repeating over and over. I haven't seen a reference to this beep code in any of the lists. Anyone know what it might be?
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    Re: Unusual beep code
    « Reply #1 on: August 23, 2005, 12:01:57 PM »
    That often indicates an overheating processor.

    Make certain the following is done:

    • CPU fan is operational at the correct amount of RPM
    • Thermal paste has been applied as per instructions
    • Heatsink has been properly connected
    • CPU cooler has been cleared of excessive dust
    • Your system is not overclocked.
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      Re: Unusual beep code
      « Reply #2 on: August 23, 2005, 07:53:28 PM »
      Thanks, Rap. I think.  :o

      Wish I could return the favour re: your PayPal question... alas.
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      Re: Unusual beep code
      « Reply #3 on: August 24, 2005, 05:49:49 AM »
      No problemo, customer support has been very generous in their answers.

      Have you resolved the beeping sound?
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        Re: Unusual beep code
        « Reply #4 on: August 24, 2005, 09:17:07 AM »
        Just researching the proper way to check the things you recommended.
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        Re: Unusual beep code
        « Reply #5 on: August 24, 2005, 09:43:21 AM »
        What is your CPU temperature?
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          Re: Unusual beep code
          « Reply #6 on: August 24, 2005, 12:55:09 PM »
          I downloaded a program last night that supposedly monitors that, and got a steady reading of 50 C.

          I'm not confident that's altogether accurate though, because it never fluctuated more than a degree in either direction, and it didn't look like very professional software.
          « Last Edit: August 24, 2005, 12:55:31 PM by DabbaDoo »
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          « Reply #7 on: August 24, 2005, 02:46:44 PM »
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          I downloaded a program last night that supposedly monitors that, and got a steady reading of 50 C.

          I'm not confident that's altogether accurate though, because it never fluctuated more than a degree in either direction, and it didn't look like very professional software.


          Use Everest Home Edition.

          You can also use the BIOS to monitor temperatures.
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            Re: Unusual beep code
            « Reply #8 on: August 24, 2005, 06:58:25 PM »
            Gentlemen,

            I downloaded and ran both programs and they were excellent. Raptor, my temp is running between 46C and 49C as I type this. Front side bus 133 MHz, CPU multiplier 15x. CPU fan at 2909 RPM, chassis fan at 2766 RPM.

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            Wireless keyboard/mouse

            Thanks, fellows.
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            Re: Unusual beep code
            « Reply #9 on: August 24, 2005, 07:00:02 PM »
            When does this beep occur?
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              Re: Unusual beep code
              « Reply #10 on: August 24, 2005, 07:26:45 PM »
              Always on reboot, and always before the POST. It's the same symptoms every time, and it always happens after the machine has been on for several hours (we keep it on all day, and shut down at night). I've had it occur in three different scenarios: 1) I do a warm restart after a software install, 2) the system will freeze completely, and I'll have to shut off power and then power up again, 3) the system will shutdown and restart randomly and without warning; most of the time this happens while surfing.

              It happens once or twice a week. Not enough to drive me bananas, but enough to cause me concern that this may be the beginning of something more sinister.

              Sygate and AVG always running. AdAware scan three times a week.

              I'm leaning towards the overheating theory too, because if I leave the machine off for 5 minutes the problem goes away. 50C seems a little warm, but not drastically out of whack.
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              Re: Unusual beep code
              « Reply #11 on: August 25, 2005, 09:34:46 AM »
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              Always on reboot, and always before the POST. It's the same symptoms every time, and it always happens after the machine has been on for several hours (we keep it on all day, and shut down at night). I've had it occur in three different scenarios: 1) I do a warm restart after a software install, 2) the system will freeze completely, and I'll have to shut off power and then power up again, 3) the system will shutdown and restart randomly and without warning; most of the time this happens while surfing.  


              Is your videocard properly seated? Make certain that the videocard fan is working if present.
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                Re: Unusual beep code
                « Reply #12 on: August 25, 2005, 09:18:45 PM »
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                Is your videocard properly seated?
                 
                Seems to be.

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                Make certain that the videocard fan is working if present.  

                None there. Maybe THAT'S the problem!  

                I have a feeling this is something I may just have to learn to live with.
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                  Re: Unusual beep code
                  « Reply #13 on: August 26, 2005, 12:46:40 AM »
                  Run a test on your ram overnight.
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                  Re: Unusual beep code
                  « Reply #14 on: August 26, 2005, 05:00:19 AM »
                  Unless your case temperature is over 50 degrees celcius, I would doubt that a videocard fan could be causing the problems.

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