My Computer beeps 4 times while i boot it and the monitor light just keeps on blinking...computer doesnt start

Answer 1

I agree with checking out sammer003's suggested website for beep codes.

If this is recent it might be caused due to a faulty CPU fan. Most newer motherboards monitor the CPU fan and do not allow the computer to run if the fan is faulty or not spinning at a satisfactory speed. This halts the computer from running and sends out a beep code. Usually holding down F1 when powering up the computer allows you to get around it, but I wouldn't do that unless you verify that your fan is working first. Open the case and press the power button and look to see if that fan on the CPU heatsink is spinning. If it isn't then you have found your problem. If it is, then you probably have other issues. Now that your case is open you should look at the creator of your motherboard. It should be stamped or painted on the board somewhere, usually down near the IDE slots. This will help you identify your beep codes. If this doesn't help you then you can try buying a simple diagnostic card that plugs into an available pci slot such as the "soyo tech aid"
http://www.soyousa.com/products/proddesc.php?id=261

It might very well be that your video card is faulty or that your computer is trying to tell you that it does not detect a monitor. Check your cable connections at the back of your computer and the monitor.

Alternately, you can bring your computer to a computer shop and have them do all this for big $$.

Answer 2

It help if you can identify which brand and type of computer, desktop or notebook. Most likely it has a conflict in your hardware. Check your memory module(s), your keyboard, mouse, etc. to ensure it is plug in correctly. If it is half connected, system will not start. Did you just install some new hardware, video card, wireless? Unplug whatever you did and restart your computer, then add one item at a time. You need to make sure you turn off each time when you add a hardware; and reboot each time until you can eliminate which hardware caused the headache. Good luck!

Answer 3

usually the computer sends out a signal of beeps when it cant read something. one beep is normal....two beeps or four beeps means its not reading the monitor. check and see if its plugged in right

Answer 4

Reseat your Video card and use an pencil eraser on the gold fingers on the video card to remove residue off them and plug it back into the slot and try powering it up. Or replace the video card and see if it works.

Also no memory or bad memory (RAM) will cause this or if they are loose in the slot.

Answer 5

It depends on the maker of the BIOS on the motherboard. Also, you will have to listen if they are long or short.

Here is a website that you can use to deciper the beeps:
http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm

Answer 6

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