No Display, Computer Freezes, Long Beep
Replies: 5 | Post Date: Jul 21st, 2007 | User: Devin.lawks | Forums: daniweb.comI've tried to troubleshoot my way through this, but find myself too frustrated with my own machine to think straight. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The problem started with my monitor (seemingly at random) going into power saving mode. I wouldn't be able to bring it back out of power saving mode without doing a complete restart of my system. I suspected either the video card (ati radeon x1300 w/256mb) or the monitor (lg lcd). I tried a different monitor and had the same problem. I tried switching the connection from dvi to vga. Still, the same problem. Definitely the video card. Except now i'm not so sure. I just fired it up again and opened the web browser, only to have the whole computer freeze up on me (i could move the mouse, but that was all. Clicking and keyboard commands were completely useless) and then my display went dead black, without even the warning about power saving mode. The computer appeared to still be running, though. The lights were on, and i could hear fan noise. So, i powered down, waited 5, then powered back on and attempted to login as admin in safe mode. Windows didn't even finish booting this time before it froze. There was also a long, continuous beep coming from within the case. The screen went dead again, the beep continued, and the computer still seemed to be running. I powered down, waited another 5, then powered back on one last time. This time, though, the screen wouldn't come on at all. The computer, though, did again seem to be running (lights, fan noise, etc). If not for the freezing and the long beep, i'd still suspect the video card, but now i'm not so sure. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?
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Computer Freezes, Then Long Beep
Often when i boot my computer, usualy the first time in the day or whatever, after 10-20-30 minutes of use it will act a little bit funny. First of all, when i right click the desktop, the menu will only half appear. Sort of semi transparent. Then a few seconds later, everything freezes, and i get a long beep until i restart. Then everything seems fine again?
Im thinking it could be a power-supply issue. Im pushing it a little bit with 380w and my set up i feel, but does anyone have any other ideas? What could the long beep mean? I also think it could be dodgy ram. Ill give more details if needs be, i just thought i'd post in case anyone had some ideas.
Posted On: 04-27-05 . View 20 Replies .
Often when i boot my computer, usualy the first time in the day or whatever, after 10-20-30 minutes of use it will act a little bit funny. First of all, when i right click the desktop, the menu will only half appear. Sort of semi transparent. Then a few seconds later, everything freezes, and i get a long beep until i restart. Then everything seems fine again?
Im thinking it could be a power-supply issue. Im pushing it a little bit with 380w and my set up i feel, but does anyone have any other ideas? What could the long beep mean? I also think it could be dodgy ram. Ill give more details if needs be, i just thought i'd post in case anyone had some ideas.
Posted On: 04-27-05 . View 20 Replies .
Computer Doesn't Beep When Turned On, No Display
I use my computer to record music with. In the midst of running cubase i got a blue screen error message saying that i should restart the computer. The soft power did not work. I turned it off and about an hour later powered on again. It seemed to be running fine except that after 30 seconds it shut off. Now when i try to turn it on there is no beeps. The fans run and there is a yellow led light that comes on. It sounds as if the harddrive is spinning and the cd/dvd drive also is spinning as i tried to boot from windows with no luck. I can't even get to bios. Today i disconnected the sound card the hard drive and the cd drive and attempted to boot up. Same thing. Fans spin but no beeps. Either the power supply, don't really think so, cpu or motherboard. Does this seem a fair assessment? Also cleaned out the dust. Only thing i haven't tried is crossing the cmos jumpers but i did take the bios battery out for like ten minutes. Same thing as crossing the jumpers?
Specs are:-
Western digital 80 gb 7200 rpm ata 100 hard drive
Intel p4 2. 4 6hz
Gigabyte rz series motherboard. 8s648fx-rzc
1 512 mb ddr 400 pc 3200 kingston ram. Sound card - emu 1820
Windows xp home edition. Radeon 7000 video card
Posted On: February 27th, 2008, 11:37 PM . View 6 Replies .
I use my computer to record music with. In the midst of running cubase i got a blue screen error message saying that i should restart the computer. The soft power did not work. I turned it off and about an hour later powered on again. It seemed to be running fine except that after 30 seconds it shut off. Now when i try to turn it on there is no beeps. The fans run and there is a yellow led light that comes on. It sounds as if the harddrive is spinning and the cd/dvd drive also is spinning as i tried to boot from windows with no luck. I can't even get to bios. Today i disconnected the sound card the hard drive and the cd drive and attempted to boot up. Same thing. Fans spin but no beeps. Either the power supply, don't really think so, cpu or motherboard. Does this seem a fair assessment? Also cleaned out the dust. Only thing i haven't tried is crossing the cmos jumpers but i did take the bios battery out for like ten minutes. Same thing as crossing the jumpers?
Specs are:-
Western digital 80 gb 7200 rpm ata 100 hard drive
Intel p4 2. 4 6hz
Gigabyte rz series motherboard. 8s648fx-rzc
1 512 mb ddr 400 pc 3200 kingston ram. Sound card - emu 1820
Windows xp home edition. Radeon 7000 video card
Posted On: February 27th, 2008, 11:37 PM . View 6 Replies .
Computer Freezes On Boot - Long Time To Load Windows
I was having issues with a game of mine hard locking my pc. The only way to get out of it was to hold down the power button and force the pc to power down, then boot back up. Trying to trouble shoot the game, this happened several times. Then, it started freezing on the memory test. It's not really freezing, though - if i leave it sit for a very long time ( 5 to ten minutes ), it will eventually boot into windows. Any ideas?
Posted On: 04-12-2009, 10:00 PM . View 3 Replies .
I was having issues with a game of mine hard locking my pc. The only way to get out of it was to hold down the power button and force the pc to power down, then boot back up. Trying to trouble shoot the game, this happened several times. Then, it started freezing on the memory test. It's not really freezing, though - if i leave it sit for a very long time ( 5 to ten minutes ), it will eventually boot into windows. Any ideas?
Posted On: 04-12-2009, 10:00 PM . View 3 Replies .
One Long Beep Followed By 3 Short Beeps
I just took apart my computer to clean it up some, but when i put it back together i forgot to plug in the 6 pin connector to my videocard. When i turned it on i got a long beep that wouldn't stop. I turned it on and off about 3 times to see if it'd go away before i noticed that i didn't have that plugged into my 9800gt. I plugged it in, then turned it on and the sound went away. Unforunately, when i turn on my pc now i don't get any video. I tried replace the 9800gt to my 7800gt, but i still get the same issue. I tried removing the ram and putting in 1 stick in at a time in different sockets, but that didn't fix anything either. I even tried putting my old 2gb pc6400 buffalo firestix in it, but that didn't work either. So now everytime i turn on my computer i get the long beep followed by 3 short ones. I looked online and it said that it's either memory or videocard issue i believe. If this is in the wrong place, then please move it and i apologize in advance. This is going to be a boring weekend if i can't get this fixed. Any suggestions besides doing a barrel roll?
Posted On: 12-06-2008, 04:20 PM . View 16 Replies .
I just took apart my computer to clean it up some, but when i put it back together i forgot to plug in the 6 pin connector to my videocard. When i turned it on i got a long beep that wouldn't stop. I turned it on and off about 3 times to see if it'd go away before i noticed that i didn't have that plugged into my 9800gt. I plugged it in, then turned it on and the sound went away. Unforunately, when i turn on my pc now i don't get any video. I tried replace the 9800gt to my 7800gt, but i still get the same issue. I tried removing the ram and putting in 1 stick in at a time in different sockets, but that didn't fix anything either. I even tried putting my old 2gb pc6400 buffalo firestix in it, but that didn't work either. So now everytime i turn on my computer i get the long beep followed by 3 short ones. I looked online and it said that it's either memory or videocard issue i believe. If this is in the wrong place, then please move it and i apologize in advance. This is going to be a boring weekend if i can't get this fixed. Any suggestions besides doing a barrel roll?
Posted On: 12-06-2008, 04:20 PM . View 16 Replies .
Long Beep Then Three Short Beeps
Ok, i dont know how this happened but went to turn on my computer and there was no display, the hd did not bootup and the motherboard beeped. The sequence was poweron - one long beep inmediately then three short beeps stringt after. Also three seconds after that there are two more tones but deeper (like a sound effect from an old beeb or speccy game). Now heres the problem: i don't know the manufacturer of the board and i don't have the manual. Also as i can't see anything i can't get the serial to check on the web. There is little info to be got by looking at the motherboard. There is an sis 5571 chipset, an award bios chip, and a winboard chip but little else labelled. So far i removed all ram and that created a different beeping noise so i don't think its a ram issue. Also the psu works fine and all fans spin. Power to all devices and all cables are attached properly and firmly. Tried resetting the bios by removing the battery for 30min, but that did not help. Tried removing the cards and ide cables, one device at a time but that made no difference either. Bit stuck with this one really. Any ideas?
Posted On: May 12th, 2002, 09:38 PM . View 7 Replies .
Ok, i dont know how this happened but went to turn on my computer and there was no display, the hd did not bootup and the motherboard beeped. The sequence was poweron - one long beep inmediately then three short beeps stringt after. Also three seconds after that there are two more tones but deeper (like a sound effect from an old beeb or speccy game). Now heres the problem: i don't know the manufacturer of the board and i don't have the manual. Also as i can't see anything i can't get the serial to check on the web. There is little info to be got by looking at the motherboard. There is an sis 5571 chipset, an award bios chip, and a winboard chip but little else labelled. So far i removed all ram and that created a different beeping noise so i don't think its a ram issue. Also the psu works fine and all fans spin. Power to all devices and all cables are attached properly and firmly. Tried resetting the bios by removing the battery for 30min, but that did not help. Tried removing the cards and ide cables, one device at a time but that made no difference either. Bit stuck with this one really. Any ideas?
Posted On: May 12th, 2002, 09:38 PM . View 7 Replies .
Beep Code - 1 Long, 2 Short
This morning my pc told me my network cable was unplugged after being on the net for 30 min. I rebooted the computer and was confronted with the beep code: 1 long, 2 short. No video though case and cpu heat-sink fans are running. I researched these codes and found : video ram error or memory error (depending on where i went). This is what i've tried:
(1) reseated video card and memory
(2) swapped video card to diff pci-e slot
(3) swapped video card for known working backup
(4) swapped memory for spare set of 2x512mb pc 3200
(5) gave mobo a once over to check for blown caps >>>none found
Things i'm contemplating doing:
(1) changing power supply (too much hassle now since i'm going to work in 20 mins). (2) try other 2 memory slots (didn't do it yet since manual said to use a1 and b1 slots for my configuration). This incident will make me get off my ass and finally upgrade to my i7 system in waiting, but i hate to build under these conditions. Any and all input and suggestions are appreciated. This is my system:
Asus a8n 32sli deluxe
Opteron 170 (stock)
Evga 8800gts video card
2x1gb ocz ddr pc3200 (set to correct voltages and timings)
Enermax noisetaker eg701 power supply
Samsung and seagate sata drives (2 of each)
Benq 1620 dvd burner
Posted On: 08-04-2009, 11:19 AM . View 5 Replies .
This morning my pc told me my network cable was unplugged after being on the net for 30 min. I rebooted the computer and was confronted with the beep code: 1 long, 2 short. No video though case and cpu heat-sink fans are running. I researched these codes and found : video ram error or memory error (depending on where i went). This is what i've tried:
(1) reseated video card and memory
(2) swapped video card to diff pci-e slot
(3) swapped video card for known working backup
(4) swapped memory for spare set of 2x512mb pc 3200
(5) gave mobo a once over to check for blown caps >>>none found
Things i'm contemplating doing:
(1) changing power supply (too much hassle now since i'm going to work in 20 mins). (2) try other 2 memory slots (didn't do it yet since manual said to use a1 and b1 slots for my configuration). This incident will make me get off my ass and finally upgrade to my i7 system in waiting, but i hate to build under these conditions. Any and all input and suggestions are appreciated. This is my system:
Asus a8n 32sli deluxe
Opteron 170 (stock)
Evga 8800gts video card
2x1gb ocz ddr pc3200 (set to correct voltages and timings)
Enermax noisetaker eg701 power supply
Samsung and seagate sata drives (2 of each)
Benq 1620 dvd burner
Posted On: 08-04-2009, 11:19 AM . View 5 Replies .
Bootup Beeps: One Long Beep Followed By Two Short Ones
Last night my computer was working perfectly fine. Today when i try to turn it on, it makes a strange bootup beep (one long beep followed by two short ones) and the monitor doesn't engage properly (it remains blinking instead of having a steady led, keeps a black screen). I've had this computer for about 2 1/2 years (built it myself) but don't know what's wrong. Any ideas?
Posted On: February 16th, 2004, 12:53 PM . View 2 Replies .
Last night my computer was working perfectly fine. Today when i try to turn it on, it makes a strange bootup beep (one long beep followed by two short ones) and the monitor doesn't engage properly (it remains blinking instead of having a steady led, keeps a black screen). I've had this computer for about 2 1/2 years (built it myself) but don't know what's wrong. Any ideas?
Posted On: February 16th, 2004, 12:53 PM . View 2 Replies .
Gets A Single Long Bios Beep, Repeating Every 5 Sec
Everything is installed, hdd, memory, optical drives, processor, ect, and i try to start it up and everything seems to have power, but i just get a bios beeps. Its an msi board and i already checked the memory and that seems to be good, have to check the video card, and processor still, and psu and mobo, but that will just be ruled out by the time everything else is checked. Anyways, it has phoenix bios and this_chart has the codes for the beeps, but all i get is one single long beep, repeating every like 5 or so seconds, no boot up screen or anything.
Posted On: 22-06-2007, 04:49 PM . View 2 Replies .
Everything is installed, hdd, memory, optical drives, processor, ect, and i try to start it up and everything seems to have power, but i just get a bios beeps. Its an msi board and i already checked the memory and that seems to be good, have to check the video card, and processor still, and psu and mobo, but that will just be ruled out by the time everything else is checked. Anyways, it has phoenix bios and this_chart has the codes for the beeps, but all i get is one single long beep, repeating every like 5 or so seconds, no boot up screen or anything.
Posted On: 22-06-2007, 04:49 PM . View 2 Replies .
Bios Beeping, A Long Beep Followed By Two Short Beeps
I am receiving the bios beeping of a long beep followed by two short beeps. According to every source that i have consulted about this code, it means that there is a problem with the video card. I have been using this card for a year now and it has functioned just fine up to this point. Nevertheless, i have reseated it several times to no avail. Next, i tried using a brand new video card and received the same error. I can therefore speculate that my issue isn't with the card, but with another component. I am not sure how to tell whether it is the motherboard or the power supply. I am therefore seeking advice on how to tell. At the time the problem began, i was playing stepmania, a dance dance revolution computer emulation program. The game itself can be played on very low-end systems with little or no problem, so i would not expect that it would have over-heated anything. During my gameplay, the computer crashed and restarted itself. After the computer restarted itself, it began booting windows. At the black windows xp screen with the bar that goes across the screen multiple times until going to the user accounts screen, the computer froze and i was forced to reboot the computer manually. From this point forward, the bios began giving the beeps and would not allow the computer to turn on again. I am currently using an enermax 600w psu sli power supply. It has never given me an issue since the day i bought it, nor given me a reason to believe that it was failing. I have connected the video card to the two power connectors with the provided power splitting cable. I have also plugged in the extra sli video card power cable on the motherboard even though i am not using sli. Because of these things, i would certainly hope that the power supply is not causing the issue. I am using an asus a8n-sli nforce4 ultra, pcie socket 939 motherboard. When powered up, the power supply led indicator shines green. All fans turn on, including that of the video card. All pieces of my computer, with the exception of the hard drives and cd drives, were purchased at the same time. I tested the video problem with a brand new bfg geforce 7950 gt 512mb pcie w/dual dvi/hdtv card as well. I am not sure if this is related, but i was having some trouble with my cd drives recognizing some media prior to the problem. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what could be the issue behind this system failure? Also i have tried resetting the bios cmos as well. In case there is use in this information, here is a list of all the parts:-
Computer specifications:
Asus a8n-sli nforce4 ultra, pcie socket 939 motherboard
Ocz 2048mb pc3200 ddr 400mhz el platinum (2 x 1024)
Amd athlon 64 x2 4200+ socket 939 (manchester)
Enermax 600w psu sli / server ready, pfc
Evga geforce 7900 gtx 512mb pcie w/dual dvi
Posted On: 09-06-2007, 01:54 AM . View 3 Replies .
I am receiving the bios beeping of a long beep followed by two short beeps. According to every source that i have consulted about this code, it means that there is a problem with the video card. I have been using this card for a year now and it has functioned just fine up to this point. Nevertheless, i have reseated it several times to no avail. Next, i tried using a brand new video card and received the same error. I can therefore speculate that my issue isn't with the card, but with another component. I am not sure how to tell whether it is the motherboard or the power supply. I am therefore seeking advice on how to tell. At the time the problem began, i was playing stepmania, a dance dance revolution computer emulation program. The game itself can be played on very low-end systems with little or no problem, so i would not expect that it would have over-heated anything. During my gameplay, the computer crashed and restarted itself. After the computer restarted itself, it began booting windows. At the black windows xp screen with the bar that goes across the screen multiple times until going to the user accounts screen, the computer froze and i was forced to reboot the computer manually. From this point forward, the bios began giving the beeps and would not allow the computer to turn on again. I am currently using an enermax 600w psu sli power supply. It has never given me an issue since the day i bought it, nor given me a reason to believe that it was failing. I have connected the video card to the two power connectors with the provided power splitting cable. I have also plugged in the extra sli video card power cable on the motherboard even though i am not using sli. Because of these things, i would certainly hope that the power supply is not causing the issue. I am using an asus a8n-sli nforce4 ultra, pcie socket 939 motherboard. When powered up, the power supply led indicator shines green. All fans turn on, including that of the video card. All pieces of my computer, with the exception of the hard drives and cd drives, were purchased at the same time. I tested the video problem with a brand new bfg geforce 7950 gt 512mb pcie w/dual dvi/hdtv card as well. I am not sure if this is related, but i was having some trouble with my cd drives recognizing some media prior to the problem. Does anyone have a suggestion as to what could be the issue behind this system failure? Also i have tried resetting the bios cmos as well. In case there is use in this information, here is a list of all the parts:-
Computer specifications:
Asus a8n-sli nforce4 ultra, pcie socket 939 motherboard
Ocz 2048mb pc3200 ddr 400mhz el platinum (2 x 1024)
Amd athlon 64 x2 4200+ socket 939 (manchester)
Enermax 600w psu sli / server ready, pfc
Evga geforce 7900 gtx 512mb pcie w/dual dvi
Posted On: 09-06-2007, 01:54 AM . View 3 Replies .
Bad Motherboard, No Display, Post, No Beep Codes
Well yesterday i was playing hon for an hour or so then i logged off to take a break. That's when the computer started to lock up in intervals every 30-40 seconds then it finally froze up completely then my computer shuts down. Now when i start it, it boots but there is no post screen nor display and there are no beep codes to indicate hardware failure. So i am guessing the motherboard is toast? Or can it be that the cpu is fried? I don't have spare parts to test in this rig so i am pretty much sol and need to diagnose this properly so i can rma whatever is faulty. Here is the setup
Amd x2 5000+
Biostar gf8200 m2 se+
Msi 9800 gt oc
Nvidia sli-ready ddr2-800 2gb x2
I've taken the graphic card out and tried booting it using the internal gpu but it still showed no display. Also tried alternating the ram sticks and booting with one of each, still nothing. The only thing i can think of is either the cpu or mb.
Posted On: 03-14-2010, 12:41 PM . View 3 Replies .
Well yesterday i was playing hon for an hour or so then i logged off to take a break. That's when the computer started to lock up in intervals every 30-40 seconds then it finally froze up completely then my computer shuts down. Now when i start it, it boots but there is no post screen nor display and there are no beep codes to indicate hardware failure. So i am guessing the motherboard is toast? Or can it be that the cpu is fried? I don't have spare parts to test in this rig so i am pretty much sol and need to diagnose this properly so i can rma whatever is faulty. Here is the setup
Amd x2 5000+
Biostar gf8200 m2 se+
Msi 9800 gt oc
Nvidia sli-ready ddr2-800 2gb x2
I've taken the graphic card out and tried booting it using the internal gpu but it still showed no display. Also tried alternating the ram sticks and booting with one of each, still nothing. The only thing i can think of is either the cpu or mb.
Posted On: 03-14-2010, 12:41 PM . View 3 Replies .
Display Randomly Freezes When Watching Videos In Fullscreen
My motherboard recently died, so i had to get a new one, the gigabyte ga-ep45-ud3r. While putting my pc back together i also put in a new video card, an ati hd 3850 512mb. After reinstalling windows and my video drivers, now i have this weird problem where sometimes a video freezes in full-screen but the audio keeps on going. This happens on youtube, windows media player, vlc player, media player classic, everything. At first i thought this was a video card issue, but i also have problems where the sound will stutter three or four times in a row with the pc seemingly locking up before letting me work again. I wouldn't think a video card can lock up the sound like that. I originally had my processor and ram overclocked, so i figured that might be the problem. I put them back down to stock speeds, yet the problem still persists. So, i'm confused. Is the video card or the motherboard causing this problem?
Gigabyte ga-ep45-ud3r
Ati hd 3850 512mb
Intel core 2 duo e4300
2gb ddr2-533 ram
Posted On: 10-15-2009, 12:59 PM . View 6 Replies .
My motherboard recently died, so i had to get a new one, the gigabyte ga-ep45-ud3r. While putting my pc back together i also put in a new video card, an ati hd 3850 512mb. After reinstalling windows and my video drivers, now i have this weird problem where sometimes a video freezes in full-screen but the audio keeps on going. This happens on youtube, windows media player, vlc player, media player classic, everything. At first i thought this was a video card issue, but i also have problems where the sound will stutter three or four times in a row with the pc seemingly locking up before letting me work again. I wouldn't think a video card can lock up the sound like that. I originally had my processor and ram overclocked, so i figured that might be the problem. I put them back down to stock speeds, yet the problem still persists. So, i'm confused. Is the video card or the motherboard causing this problem?
Gigabyte ga-ep45-ud3r
Ati hd 3850 512mb
Intel core 2 duo e4300
2gb ddr2-533 ram
Posted On: 10-15-2009, 12:59 PM . View 6 Replies .
How Long Does Desktop Computer Last ?
I am on my 5th desktop computer since 2000 (y2k). The most common thing that seemed to give out first (within 3-5 years) was the power supply, which i successfully replaced each time - with the recommended replacement. However, it seemed like some (unidentified) components of the motherboard(s) also failed on each and every one of my previous desktop computers. Not knowing enough about computer hardware, i took a couple of my first ones to some folks that were in the business of repairing computers for a diagnosis and possible repair. (This is how i found out about the power supply’s). After a few rounds of this, when the computer that i had broke down, i decided to just get a new one (in the $500 - $1000 range) and donate the broken one to a non-profit computer repairman that gave his repaired electronics to charities. I have had as many as 3 desktops at one time, but never one for more than 5 years - even though i work to keep them in good condition (like vacuuming them inside and out ever 3 months, etc. )
I do realize that since bic invented disposable lighters that it makes more sense to buy new rather than purchase fluid, wicks & flints. And - these days it costs less to buy a new digital camera than to get one repaired - but, is it now also the same with the average desktop (generally better to buy new rather than repair)?
Whether or not that's the way it is these days, does anyone know - what the average life is of an average desktop computer? (Average = common brand name, $500- $800)
Posted On: 11/14/08 . View 17 Replies .
I am on my 5th desktop computer since 2000 (y2k). The most common thing that seemed to give out first (within 3-5 years) was the power supply, which i successfully replaced each time - with the recommended replacement. However, it seemed like some (unidentified) components of the motherboard(s) also failed on each and every one of my previous desktop computers. Not knowing enough about computer hardware, i took a couple of my first ones to some folks that were in the business of repairing computers for a diagnosis and possible repair. (This is how i found out about the power supply’s). After a few rounds of this, when the computer that i had broke down, i decided to just get a new one (in the $500 - $1000 range) and donate the broken one to a non-profit computer repairman that gave his repaired electronics to charities. I have had as many as 3 desktops at one time, but never one for more than 5 years - even though i work to keep them in good condition (like vacuuming them inside and out ever 3 months, etc. )
I do realize that since bic invented disposable lighters that it makes more sense to buy new rather than purchase fluid, wicks & flints. And - these days it costs less to buy a new digital camera than to get one repaired - but, is it now also the same with the average desktop (generally better to buy new rather than repair)?
Whether or not that's the way it is these days, does anyone know - what the average life is of an average desktop computer? (Average = common brand name, $500- $800)
Posted On: 11/14/08 . View 17 Replies .
Computer Beep Then Freeze
My friends computer is acting weird. He says this happens on the net more than anything. He'll be surfing and then the computer gives out a single beep and then freezes. He has to shut it down and reboot and then its fine for awhile. But usually happens again in a hour or so. He's on dial-up if that makes a difference.could it be overheating? Some feedback would be appreciated. He says it happens mostly on the net but has happened during normal use.
Posted On: August 8th, 2004 . View 2 Replies .
My friends computer is acting weird. He says this happens on the net more than anything. He'll be surfing and then the computer gives out a single beep and then freezes. He has to shut it down and reboot and then its fine for awhile. But usually happens again in a hour or so. He's on dial-up if that makes a difference.could it be overheating? Some feedback would be appreciated. He says it happens mostly on the net but has happened during normal use.
Posted On: August 8th, 2004 . View 2 Replies .
Computer Beeps One Long Two Short
I have a a8n32 deluxe and about a month after having the board it start to just shut it self off at random intervals. I thought i solved the problem by changing my hdd sata port to another one on the board but it started to happen today again. Now when i turn on my computer it makes 1 long beep and 2 short beeps. From what i found on the internet that means that i have a failure in the video system. After swapping out my 8800gts with my 7600gt it was still doing it. I've ruled out that the possibility that somethings wrong with my video cards because my 7600gt was in perfect working order when i replaced it. Is there something else wrong with my motherboard that im not aware of?
Posted On: Jun 19, 2007 . View 25 Replies .
I have a a8n32 deluxe and about a month after having the board it start to just shut it self off at random intervals. I thought i solved the problem by changing my hdd sata port to another one on the board but it started to happen today again. Now when i turn on my computer it makes 1 long beep and 2 short beeps. From what i found on the internet that means that i have a failure in the video system. After swapping out my 8800gts with my 7600gt it was still doing it. I've ruled out that the possibility that somethings wrong with my video cards because my 7600gt was in perfect working order when i replaced it. Is there something else wrong with my motherboard that im not aware of?
Posted On: Jun 19, 2007 . View 25 Replies .
Long Beeps Starting Computer
When i try to start my computer, i get long beeps and it doesn't start. Please help!
Configuration: windows xp internet explorer 7. 0
Posted On: Sep 2, 2008 . View 34 Replies .
When i try to start my computer, i get long beeps and it doesn't start. Please help!
Configuration: windows xp internet explorer 7. 0
Posted On: Sep 2, 2008 . View 34 Replies .
Specs For Computer To Use For Long Hours
What kind of specs must be needed for long hours use of computer?
Answer:- what will you be using the computer for? I don't think you need any special specs to use a computer for a long period of time, but again, it depends totally on what you will be doing. Will you be making and editing videos? You'll need higher specs for this. If you are going to be typing on a word processor, specs won't matter as much. It all depends on what you will be using it for, but i don't think you need super-charged specs to run your computer for a long time. You will need a cooling system, but the fan that your computer comes with should be fine. Unless you are going to be running a lot of processes at the same time, you shouldn't need a liquid cooling system.
Posted On: 3 months ago . View 4 Replies .
What kind of specs must be needed for long hours use of computer?
Answer:- what will you be using the computer for? I don't think you need any special specs to use a computer for a long period of time, but again, it depends totally on what you will be doing. Will you be making and editing videos? You'll need higher specs for this. If you are going to be typing on a word processor, specs won't matter as much. It all depends on what you will be using it for, but i don't think you need super-charged specs to run your computer for a long time. You will need a cooling system, but the fan that your computer comes with should be fine. Unless you are going to be running a lot of processes at the same time, you shouldn't need a liquid cooling system.
Posted On: 3 months ago . View 4 Replies .
Computer Freezing Post Beep
My pc sometimes won't load on after pressing the power on button. Ctrl alt del doesn't help, but resetting the computer does help whereupon the computer loads on as it supposed to. The moments enduring this error the display on the screen isn't turned on at all. All you hear are the fans rotating, additionally the traffic led stays on. The computer isn't encountering the post beep. I would say that this error happens randomly to a scale of 1:6. On several forums i read that this could have to do with a lot of things, mainly on the hardware side, like an overheated processor, video card or even a psu transferring too much voltage. Please tell me how to forestall freezing my pc?
Posted On: January 7th 2005 . View 6 Replies .
My pc sometimes won't load on after pressing the power on button. Ctrl alt del doesn't help, but resetting the computer does help whereupon the computer loads on as it supposed to. The moments enduring this error the display on the screen isn't turned on at all. All you hear are the fans rotating, additionally the traffic led stays on. The computer isn't encountering the post beep. I would say that this error happens randomly to a scale of 1:6. On several forums i read that this could have to do with a lot of things, mainly on the hardware side, like an overheated processor, video card or even a psu transferring too much voltage. Please tell me how to forestall freezing my pc?
Posted On: January 7th 2005 . View 6 Replies .
Computer Is Dead, It Doesn't Even Beep Once
I turned on my computer and everything worked normally. Xp booted, internet worked everything. I then left my computer and came back to it about 10 minutes later to find a stop warning. I can't remember it exactly but it was something like driver_irq_not_equal_or_less. So i rebooted to find nothing happened, apart from the fan came on inside the case. The moitor acts as if the computer is switched off (it says check cable - no signal). I've opened it up and made sure everything was in properly and it is. The fact that the computer doesn't even beep once when i switch it on (like normally), or a few times for a diagnostic error isn't very reassuring, and i have a horrid feeling the bios is corrupt. Thankfully all the components are still under warranty, although knowing watford electronics reputation i might get no response. Does anyone think this sounds like a faulty bios or could it be something else?
Posted On: 07-10-2006, 10:47 AM . View 14 Replies .
I turned on my computer and everything worked normally. Xp booted, internet worked everything. I then left my computer and came back to it about 10 minutes later to find a stop warning. I can't remember it exactly but it was something like driver_irq_not_equal_or_less. So i rebooted to find nothing happened, apart from the fan came on inside the case. The moitor acts as if the computer is switched off (it says check cable - no signal). I've opened it up and made sure everything was in properly and it is. The fact that the computer doesn't even beep once when i switch it on (like normally), or a few times for a diagnostic error isn't very reassuring, and i have a horrid feeling the bios is corrupt. Thankfully all the components are still under warranty, although knowing watford electronics reputation i might get no response. Does anyone think this sounds like a faulty bios or could it be something else?
Posted On: 07-10-2006, 10:47 AM . View 14 Replies .
Computer Boot Up - Loud, Annoying Beep / Squeal Noise
I believe i've got my entire computer assembled and i don't know what the problem is but when i press the power button to boot it up this continuous, loud, annoying beep/squeal whatever you want to call it starts up and i'm afraid i've messed something up but i don't know what. Anyone know what i did wrong/didn't do?
Posted On: 18-02-2005, 12:32 AM . View 5 Replies .
I believe i've got my entire computer assembled and i don't know what the problem is but when i press the power button to boot it up this continuous, loud, annoying beep/squeal whatever you want to call it starts up and i'm afraid i've messed something up but i don't know what. Anyone know what i did wrong/didn't do?
Posted On: 18-02-2005, 12:32 AM . View 5 Replies .
Computer Beep When Press Ctrl Or Windows Button On Keyboard
I have this really irritating problem with my keyboard. Whenever i press the windows button, or ctrl, it makes the computer 'beep', i tried with a different keyboard - that one works fine but its too old and heavy. What could the problem be?
Posted On: March 29th, 2005, 03:55 PM . View 1 Replies .
I have this really irritating problem with my keyboard. Whenever i press the windows button, or ctrl, it makes the computer 'beep', i tried with a different keyboard - that one works fine but its too old and heavy. What could the problem be?
Posted On: March 29th, 2005, 03:55 PM . View 1 Replies .
Computer Turns On, But Monitor Shows Nothing And Mobo Doesn't Beep
Last night i got on my comp and it loaded just fine. After about 20 minutes of use it turned off. I've had random restarts before, but it just shut off, so i turned it back on and here i am now. The cd rom lights came on, all the fans in the computer spin (as well as the graphics card fan), and the mobo power light turns on. The monitor shows nothing at all (no load screen, no bios, nothing), the mobo does not beep, the restart button does not work, and when i power down the system and press any key on the keyboard the system will power back up (but once again, not load at all). I've tried switching the ram in every possible slot combination, but i'm just stuck now.
Posted On: 11-02-2007 . View 6 Replies .
Last night i got on my comp and it loaded just fine. After about 20 minutes of use it turned off. I've had random restarts before, but it just shut off, so i turned it back on and here i am now. The cd rom lights came on, all the fans in the computer spin (as well as the graphics card fan), and the mobo power light turns on. The monitor shows nothing at all (no load screen, no bios, nothing), the mobo does not beep, the restart button does not work, and when i power down the system and press any key on the keyboard the system will power back up (but once again, not load at all). I've tried switching the ram in every possible slot combination, but i'm just stuck now.
Posted On: 11-02-2007 . View 6 Replies .
No Display In My Computer
Thers is no display in my computer. My mother board is intel 845 gvsr. And vga card is integrated with mother board. i.e. It is not a pci vga card. My cpu is running perfectly. But no display. I tried everthing changed comos battery, cleaned ram, tried another ram, tried another cable, but problem not solved. What to do. I was having problem of blurry screen from last one month. But yesterday, display completely gone. I am also unable to see bios. Scree is totally blank. I also increased brightness and contrast. What is the solution of it. I have doubt about vga card. Should i change it?
Posted On: August 25th, 2008, 03:15 AM . View 5 Replies .
Thers is no display in my computer. My mother board is intel 845 gvsr. And vga card is integrated with mother board. i.e. It is not a pci vga card. My cpu is running perfectly. But no display. I tried everthing changed comos battery, cleaned ram, tried another ram, tried another cable, but problem not solved. What to do. I was having problem of blurry screen from last one month. But yesterday, display completely gone. I am also unable to see bios. Scree is totally blank. I also increased brightness and contrast. What is the solution of it. I have doubt about vga card. Should i change it?
Posted On: August 25th, 2008, 03:15 AM . View 5 Replies .
Computer Starts But Display Does Not Come
I've got what i believe is a serious issue with my rig. Since this morning my rig does not boot properly. When i hit the power button to computer starts as normal, however the display never "unsleeps". Also my modem has a light that indicates pc activity, and this light remains out. This leads me to believe that there is nothing actually going on in the box, just fans/drives spinning. I have checked all the wire conections (internally, and externally) also all fans are spinning including vid card, and the hard drive is spinning also. The dvd drive will open and shut. On startup the machine still dual boots (as i have read is expected for my chipset) so i believe that the mobo is fine. If there is any othe info you need please ask. Rig in sig (q6600).
Posted On: 09-05-2008, 01:12 PM . View 5 Replies .
I've got what i believe is a serious issue with my rig. Since this morning my rig does not boot properly. When i hit the power button to computer starts as normal, however the display never "unsleeps". Also my modem has a light that indicates pc activity, and this light remains out. This leads me to believe that there is nothing actually going on in the box, just fans/drives spinning. I have checked all the wire conections (internally, and externally) also all fans are spinning including vid card, and the hard drive is spinning also. The dvd drive will open and shut. On startup the machine still dual boots (as i have read is expected for my chipset) so i believe that the mobo is fine. If there is any othe info you need please ask. Rig in sig (q6600).
Posted On: 09-05-2008, 01:12 PM . View 5 Replies .
Using Computer Monitor As A Display For A Ps2 ?
I'm just curious if i could take my ps2, and use my 19 inch lcd computer display instead of my tv. Do i need a tv tuner or some other piece of hardware, or just the right cables?
Posted On: 09-18-2006, 06:32 PM . View 3 Replies .
I'm just curious if i could take my ps2, and use my 19 inch lcd computer display instead of my tv. Do i need a tv tuner or some other piece of hardware, or just the right cables?
Posted On: 09-18-2006, 06:32 PM . View 3 Replies .
Windows Does Not Display New Drive In My Computer Folder
I reinstalled windows last nite, and backed up my important files on my 320 gig western digital elemental. From what i recall when i bought the thing, it was simply plug and play, no driver installation. Well, i plug the device into usb, and windows makes it usb recognition noise, but it does not show the device name in the task bar. It only shows "mass storage device". Windows does not display a new drive in my computer. I plugged another mini external hd into the same usb port, and it was recognized immediately. So i know nothing is wrong with usb. I plugged the hd into my laptop, and it will not read it either! I can't believe the thing would be hosed, and it has all my important files. Is there anything i can do?
Posted On: 30-09-2007, 01:52 PM . View 2 Replies .
I reinstalled windows last nite, and backed up my important files on my 320 gig western digital elemental. From what i recall when i bought the thing, it was simply plug and play, no driver installation. Well, i plug the device into usb, and windows makes it usb recognition noise, but it does not show the device name in the task bar. It only shows "mass storage device". Windows does not display a new drive in my computer. I plugged another mini external hd into the same usb port, and it was recognized immediately. So i know nothing is wrong with usb. I plugged the hd into my laptop, and it will not read it either! I can't believe the thing would be hosed, and it has all my important files. Is there anything i can do?
Posted On: 30-09-2007, 01:52 PM . View 2 Replies .
Computer Restarts On Bootup After It Display The Memory
When i start the machine, i see the fx 5500 on the screen. Then when it goes the the post window. Than it beeps once, (i know what one beep is), and starts to go through the list, but when it hits the processor, it shows amd athlon 64 3000 (what it is suppose to be), but right before it starts to display the memory, it restarts. Does the same thing over and over again. I opened up the computer, replaced the psu, thinking it might have been that. But, to no avail, i can seem to get the computer to boot past the cpu. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Btw, i have already check for more standoffs, than normal, and have check all connections to the motherboard, i have also check all the connectors to the computer to make sure that it wasn't that. The only thing that is different, is that i put it on a battery backup, but i didn't think that that would do this. I also, used the none battery backup parts of it.
Posted On: 03-25-2005, 09:08 AM . View 1 Replies .
When i start the machine, i see the fx 5500 on the screen. Then when it goes the the post window. Than it beeps once, (i know what one beep is), and starts to go through the list, but when it hits the processor, it shows amd athlon 64 3000 (what it is suppose to be), but right before it starts to display the memory, it restarts. Does the same thing over and over again. I opened up the computer, replaced the psu, thinking it might have been that. But, to no avail, i can seem to get the computer to boot past the cpu. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Btw, i have already check for more standoffs, than normal, and have check all connections to the motherboard, i have also check all the connectors to the computer to make sure that it wasn't that. The only thing that is different, is that i put it on a battery backup, but i didn't think that that would do this. I also, used the none battery backup parts of it.
Posted On: 03-25-2005, 09:08 AM . View 1 Replies .
Computer Wont Boot Display Nothing On The Screen
I have a computer and when i boot it, it wont display anything on the screen, the fans spin and i can hear the hard-drive spinning, but i cannot see anything on the screen. Ive tried a different monitor and ny the way it is on board graphics. I recently took the motherboard out and places it back in its case and then thats when it stops working.
Posted On: August 29th 2007 . View 12 Replies .
I have a computer and when i boot it, it wont display anything on the screen, the fans spin and i can hear the hard-drive spinning, but i cannot see anything on the screen. Ive tried a different monitor and ny the way it is on board graphics. I recently took the motherboard out and places it back in its case and then thats when it stops working.
Posted On: August 29th 2007 . View 12 Replies .
Touchscreen Computer Display Lights Up Then Goes Dark
I have an all in one touchscreen computer. When it boots up the the display lights up then goes dark. The image is still on the display but there is no light so it is almost impossible to see. If i press the soft switch twice the screen lights up momentarily then goes dark again. I changed the video card but still no help.
Posted On: 6 months ago . View 1 Replies .
I have an all in one touchscreen computer. When it boots up the the display lights up then goes dark. The image is still on the display but there is no light so it is almost impossible to see. If i press the soft switch twice the screen lights up momentarily then goes dark again. I changed the video card but still no help.
Posted On: 6 months ago . View 1 Replies .
Computer Sometimes Freezes
I have run all sorts of health tests on the hard drive, and it passed all with flying colors. My old raptor x did not do this. Basically, sometimes the screen will freeze. I can move the mouse for a bit, but that will freeze as well, which requires me to force a reboot. This freeze is not consistent, as i can have the pc on for hours without encountering this. What do you guys think it is? I am using windows 7, so could it just be that, since it's a beta?
Posted On: 09-25-2009, 06:53 PM . View 24 Replies .
I have run all sorts of health tests on the hard drive, and it passed all with flying colors. My old raptor x did not do this. Basically, sometimes the screen will freeze. I can move the mouse for a bit, but that will freeze as well, which requires me to force a reboot. This freeze is not consistent, as i can have the pc on for hours without encountering this. What do you guys think it is? I am using windows 7, so could it just be that, since it's a beta?
Posted On: 09-25-2009, 06:53 PM . View 24 Replies .