When I start my computer nothing happens on the screen and I hear uniform long beeping sounds, and the powerbutton doesn't work and to turn off my computer I need to remove the powercord.
The screen remains blank- all the fans are in operation, and the disk drives function. On the back of the computer there are 4 indicator diodes which are glowing red- except one that is glowing green.
I am confused- is this a problem with the powerbox or the 3d card? Perhaps something is loose? Help please.
2006-10-27 02:26:22 · 4 answers · asked by dane 4 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
Ram, you say? I have two ram and I've tried switching places and using only either of them but neither seems to work. Before this I had frequently problems with the computer freezing when memory use was high. Could it be that both of my 512mb RAM are busted?
I still don't get why my power butten is dysfunctional, is it a part of the ram problem?
2006-10-27 02:32:59 · update #1
unplug your computer
take off the side panel
and check to see if you ram is seated properly
also checkyour video card but if its a long beep then its ram
2006-10-27 02:28:38 · answer #1 · answered by bsmith13421 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Normally the long series of beeps indicate a power on self test problem. Often the graphics adapter will be the cause of the problem but it could indicate ram problems or cooked motherboard. You should be able to decypher the beep codes but will need to know the bios type in order to do so. Try reseating the graphics card for a start.
2006-10-27 09:31:45 · answer #2 · answered by Interested Dude 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try removing the memory back up battery, sometimes when these go flat, your computer wont start, if it starts after removing the battery you will know this is the problem, replace the battery.
Also check your keyboard, you might have a sticky key or faulty keyboard, test with another keyboard.
2006-10-27 09:43:25 · answer #3 · answered by treb67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a Mac!
2006-10-27 09:35:07 · answer #4 · answered by Flyer 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋