Computer Hope
Other => Other => Topic started by: Jessicka Stoppelbein on July 23, 2004, 06:59:37 PM
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When I start up my computer it beeps. Over and over and over and well you get the point. The moniter doesn't come on so we don't know what the problem is. We have tried repalcing the battery because we were told that could be a possible reason. We have also taken out the modem board. We've even plugged in one thing at a time (keyboard, moniter, speakers, mouse) to see if it was an incompatiblity problem. We have no clue what else it could be. It had done this once before, and it just stopped one day. Then it wasn't used for a while and now it's not working again. Please help us. :'(
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There is more to hardware than what you stated.
See if faulty memory,CD-ROM drive(s), soundcards, videocards, etc could be causing the problem.
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........"When I start up my computer it beeps. Over and over and over and well you get the point."
NO.....the point is , the beeps were trying to tell you what the problem might be ......If you could count the beeps and let us know , we may be able to offer some advice as to what the problem is......the other thing that would be helpful is what operating system are you using?
dl65 ???
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check the cpu and make sure the heatsink and fan are positioned properly.
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what make is this pc ....could be mobo alarm in enabled in the bios? when did this occur when add new hard ware ram sticks etc..?graphics card fault..
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Each of the above suggestions is right. It has been my experience that, in order to see the computers Power On Self Test (POST) you need a processor, memory and video card. You might try to visit the website of the manufacturer of your motherboard and look for something like 'beep-codes' for your model, as sometimes the number of beeps is directly related to the malfunctioning/missing component. Likely another member of your domicile scavanged some memory or a faster processor while the computer was sitting around. Good luck solving this problem!
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Well, first stop is to reseat ALL connections and expansion cards. Don't forget the memory modules. If that doesn't do it, my normal routine is to remove everything but the video and keyboard, and then fire it up to see if I can get into the BIOS setup. What are the specific beep codes you are getting?
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This happened to me when I fried my CPU. You have to understand that 99% of anything can and will fry your sensitive components, specifically cpu and ram. Mainly static electricity which is all around us, i.e. rubbing on the carpet and touching metal. The mother board will alrert you using beeps or new ones talk to you like mine does, an asus a7n8x-deluxe. What you should of done is do you FU*KING homework and read your *censored* because a problem like this is not solveable through forums. Read the manual about your mobo.
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There are other problems that the beeps can indicate.
Computer Post / Beep Codes (http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm)
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seems to be catchy lol! my problem started when i decided to change or update the Ram. i removed the Ram they are SIMMS style. and the other ram i had wasnt correct type what i needed for this Packard Bell 1540 surpream system yes i know its real old lol its a 133 mghz well i put the Ram back in and hooked everything back up and all i got was a lot of beep so took it apart and re inserted the Ram . but that didnt seem to work i did get new ram form the store for that system put the new ram in and things seem to be fine i had no beeos except for the one i i usually get during start up but i have no video now! ?? so i followeda flow chart i found on the net i tried everything i found a new ( good) mother board on EBAY for 2 bucks wich was a good deal i guess put the new mother board in it cam with ram and a riser card so everything is good hooked everything back up and it seems to be working i get the one beep at start up wich is right but i dont get any live screen or anything .im kinda stumped at this point i hooked this thintg up to a good monitor and NOTHING so i know its not the monitor...i basicaly striped this system down to a empty case.. any buddy have any ideas..wish i had a wire diagram.. ...any help would be great...
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It's very unlikely that Windows will boot on a totally different motherboard than it was initially installed on. It will certainly have some glitches during the initialization. :)
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i dont htin that windows is the problem i would just be happy with somthing being shown on the screen doesnt even make it to booting windows..... its the same model mother board out of same model computer..
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ok go in to the bios....del key on boot...does it show it?without basic input ouput system you will get nothing...if it shows it chose load up defaults options maybe f9 save and exit it should overide graphics card<plug-in one> if not take the card out and try again the bios should use the onboard graphics that all motherboards have in vga mode..16 colours...
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NOpe monitor just has the blinking yellow light at start up . i put the monitor seeting all the way up and and nothing ...i guees the vid card is built into this board like th original fans run , CD operates and the floppy drive green light stays on . i do believ the hard drive is working . but not sure i know it spins up. and i get one beep after all this but monitor is blank and dark still.. thanks for help
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I hate working on Packard Bell systems. They use too much proprietary hardware. I have had the same issue as Steve and never did figure it out. I've worked on many systems sucessfully, but never had much luck with PB.
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Hmm, Sounds like someones monitor isn't getting a signal. Your BIOS maybe reset. does the motherboard in question have On-board Video? or are you using video card or both, and if so, is it plugged into a white AGP slot or a black PCI slot? Your BIOS my be sending the video signal to the wrong place, (PCI instead of AGP for example) and you will need a card in the correct type of slot to even get to BIOS to change it to the type of slot you actually using. If you have a modern system, you are likely using AGP, and you MIGHT need a PCI Video card to access BIOS to switch where the video signal to go to the AGP card.
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AGP slots may vary in colour, Chir6. Mine, for example, is 60's green. It is a Gigabyte mainboard.
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its a on board video no card in this unit... has one riser card and i have the sound card attcahed to that along with a eheternet card and a scanner card. but that it the monitor plugs directly into the mother board its realy bugging me ....before this the old PB ran flawlessy
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maybe the ports damaged on the mobo try moving it side to side but be careful ...has the monitor got power and is switched on is the cables ok.... is the on board vid enable in the bios suggestions you may wish to try..
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There is more to hardware than what you stated.
See if faulty memory,CD-ROM drive(s), soundcards, videocards, etc could be causing the problem.
Did you attempt to remove hardware inside the case rather than optional components such as Speakers?
A periphal may be damaged and causing your computer to fail the POST test.
Computer POST / Beep Codes (http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm)
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In laymans terms Merlin please lol yes monitor is powerd up and no other Peripherals are hooked up port looks goo it doesnt move but i know one thing this MOBO beeps and the original doesnt with the same set up. i think im gonna put under the back tire of my blazer shortley lol ....j/k
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try resetting the bios....take the cmos battery out for five minutes....be careful....this problem seems to be from fiddling with the ram stick...i was wondering if the bios has become confused by this ..move..what bios is on the mobo...
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Took the battery out.. re installed it and nothing it goes through the tete and beeps once and nothing i wish i had a spare hard drive the drive doesnt seem to start up after that beep the yellow LED light doesnt light up would that contribute to having a dead screen.. MERLIN wave your wand buddy :)
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Did you take out RAM sticks, soundcards, disconnected CD-ROM drives, etc, to see if they could be causing the problem?
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yup started system with cd rom , sound card, floppy, disconnected, with that done system mstarts up and it beeps once, still same with the exception the reset button doesnt not function. the search goes on thanks for every buddys help so far :)
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Have you considered replacing the Mainboard and Power Supply Unit to see if they could be causing your problem?
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with the exception the reset button doesnt not function
Better check your MB documentation. Sounds like you have something connected wrong.
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no MOBO docs here :-[ not on this board 3 ribbon plugs for cd, floppy and , hard drive and the floppy plus is keyed diffrent and marked the other 2 are the same. thats baout it 2 white plugs on edge of MOBO for power they come from the power suply plus 2 fan hook ups on the board thats baout it for wiring there several plugs for hardwar. a plug for power to the hard drive one for power to CD rom and a smaller black one to the sound card that goes to the cd rom. other plugs are spares in witch to install extra hardware.. wish i could take a picture and post it..
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steve i........how about posting the model # and maker of your motherboard ?
let us know
dl65 ???
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its a Packard bell 1540 legend supreme 133 mghz model 950-TWR i dont know if that helps there is just a serial number on the board doesnt have a model number
SPECS:
Multimedia D135
133 MHz Intel Processor
16 mb ram/ upgradeavle to 128 mb
PCI local Bus Video
PCI local Bus IDE hard drive interface
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its a real old banger...in london terms..what was loaded on it win3.1....do you have another hard drive?if so use it..by the time we are all finished your pc will be the top of the range..ghiax turbo i pc 2 drive sliding doors for cd/s with a/con fans and central heating even bg may want it...maybe this post ...needs to be re-post to refresh newcomers and all...this problem will be solved...its something silly............thats causing this..
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Lmao yeas iknow thers some old techs out there that can whip this problem lol i should be an ace after this im kicking my self for even open this dam thing up
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oh yeah it is wind 3.1 an i bet the hard drive did crap out....
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That is a real old system, you would be better getting a new one.
Sounds like bad RAM. I would save my money and just get a low cost new system - they will be far better than that old Pac-bell