Something is wrong with my computer since when it is turned on , nothing shows on the monitor.. it might be the video card but not sure since I never noticed if it always had a beep sound when started up.. any suggestions?
Thanks................
2006-12-05 06:31:45 · 13 answers · asked by girl 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
by the way.. my computer doesn't beep but it is on..
2006-12-05 06:39:12 · update #1
Having a beep sound when your computer starts up is absolutely normal, but not all computer has a beep sound when they start up. My computer does not beep. If nothing shows up on your monitor then you should check to see if the monitor is plugged into the video card slot. If that doesn't work then there may be a problem with your monitor. I've had monitors that show a blank black screen but the power source was perfectly fine. So it might be the monitor, or the video card.
-Ray
2006-12-05 08:40:39 · answer #1 · answered by mrhuangsta 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The beep noises are quite good as, depending on the sound etc they give you an idea as whats wrong as the PC runs through its POST test. A single beep normally means all is OK, repetitive beeps can mean a RAM problem. Search under beep codes ,and you will see what I mean.
As for nothing on your monitor, that could be the monitor itself or connection to the PC.or graphics card. If possible, try connecting another monitor before rushingout to buy a new card
2006-12-05 06:39:29 · answer #2 · answered by Brian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, all computers beep when they boot up, and the number and sequence of beeps matters. You need to find out what kind of BIOS you have on your motherboard and look up the beep codes for it, that will give you an idea of what's wrong. If you're not getting any display at all, it could definitely be the video card, try a different card, a different monitor, or use the integrated video if your motherboard has it.
2006-12-05 06:34:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is your bios telling you there is a problem of some kind. To determine what it is you will need to take note of the beeping sequence. sometimes the error shows on the screen for a split second or 2 when the computer is first started. If you do not see this then you will need to figure out the motherboard make and try to go to their website to find out what the beep sequence is telling you.
2016-05-22 21:43:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is called a POST test (Power On Self Test) Your pc is checking several things like memory, processor, video card to name a few. If you start you computer and you hear a pattern of beeps it means something failed the POST test. These beep codes can be looked up to help resolve the problem.
2006-12-05 06:39:02 · answer #5 · answered by Raven 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No Beeps No Power, Loose Card, or Short.
1 Short Beep Normal POST, computer is ok.
2 Short Beep POST error, review screen for error code.
Continuous Beep No Power, Loose Card, or Short.
Repeating Short Beep No Power, Loose Card, or Short.
One Long and one Short Beep Motherboard issue.
One Long and Two Short Beeps Video (Mono/CGA Display Circuitry) issue.
One Long and Three Short Beeps. Video (EGA) Display Circuitry.
Three Long Beeps Keyboard / Keyboard card error.
One Beep, Blank or Incorrect Display Video Display Circuitry.
2006-12-05 06:43:32 · answer #6 · answered by ninesunz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes that tells you what is going on and can often tell by the number of beeps what the problem is. Check to make sure that the fan on the power supply is working, just hold your hand to the back of the computer and see if you feel air blowing out. You might want to try and put your video card in a different slot, well if it is pci, if it is agp might just want to remove it get a can of air and blow out the inside of your computer to remove all dust. Make sure all cables are secure.
2006-12-05 06:35:28 · answer #7 · answered by micaso1971 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes the beeps tell you want is wrong depending on the number & lengths of them for you motherboard. With a black screen the first thing to check is video wires & card. But it could be many things.
2006-12-05 06:36:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your cable isn't loose in the back, if not it can be the video card or a bad monitor.
And the beeping is normal, its a battery check your bios runs to say hey, hi, whatcha doing, great to see yeah ! (heehee)
2006-12-05 06:34:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes most of PCs start with a beep indicating that it's starting
to answer your PC problem I guess you have your video card pulled out of it's slot or monitor cable is lose, memory can be the problem last check part.
2006-12-05 06:33:31 · answer #10 · answered by Labib 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋