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Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: Liam855 on October 09, 2007, 03:51:34 PM

Title: Beep Codes
Post by: Liam855 on October 09, 2007, 03:51:34 PM

My PC has Windows XP installed.  I thoroughly cleaned it after removing all components, re-assembled it got it working, then the power supply went up in a puff of acrid smoke.  I changed it for another suitable one which was working and now all I get is one long beep during POST, I have re-checked everything and I'm stumped - anyone got any suggestions ? ???

Title: Re: Beep Codes
Post by: RankenTech on October 09, 2007, 04:12:26 PM

Is your memory seated properly?

Did you apply a new layer of thermal grease when you put the processor back in? (if you removed it)

What kind of motherboard do you have? certain beep code errors can be motherboard-specific.

Title: Re: Beep Codes
Post by: GX1_Man on October 09, 2007, 04:25:49 PM

Have a read here:

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


Soometimes when PSU's go out they take other components with them. Listing your specific motherboard or computer make and model can be helpful.