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Wrath of m0o · Nov 20, 2008, 09:41 AM // 09:41

My comp is beeping.
Beep...pause....Beep...pause...Beep...

I built this computer shortly after GW's came out, and this is the 1st time i have heard this. The only thing i can think of is i upgraded my ram to two 1gig sticks about a month ago, but why would it run fine for a month and start beeping? Alliance members say to check to make sure the fans are running, but they are. Anyone have exp on a beeping computer?
The beeping is coming from the speakers and not the comp itself.
Could it be the battery on the motherboard?

caballo_oscuro · Nov 20, 2008, 10:25 AM // 10:25

If the beeping is coming from your pc speakers, it could be a problem with your sound card.

If it's a memory problem you will likely hear it when your computer starts up. If you think it's a memory issue try removing the new sticks and see if it goes away.

If this is the case try replacing them one at a time to see if the noise comes back. If so, try using the last one you put in in each of the memory module slots to see if the error is repeated and then try with the other stick.

Drawn out process I know but it's the only way to tell if it's a particular piece of memory or your motherboard.

If it's the motherboard you can probably get along without using that slot but if you want maximum performance the board will need to be replaced if it turns out to be faulty.

gremlin · Nov 20, 2008, 10:34 AM // 10:34

Beeps from the pc itself are warnings of a problem just what problem depends on the number and pattern of the beeps and what bios you have.

Check your bios make and then do a search

Ami and phoenix bios beep codes
http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml

Award bios beep codes
http://www.bioscentral.com/beepcodes/awardbeep.htm

Quaker · Nov 20, 2008, 05:05 PM // 17:05

Check the sites above^^^

Also, in my experience, those startup beeps are most often (but not always) caused by the RAM or video card. However, often times it's just a matter or cleaning the dust out of the inside of the computer and then re-seating the RAM and video card - basically, remove them from their slots and reinsert them. In the case of the video card, when you reinsert it, make sure it is fully seated in the slot.

In the case of the RAM, try reinstalling only one stick, one at a time, to narrow down which one causes the problem (if that is the problem)

For the video card, you could replace the video card with any card (as long as you have a slot for it) - even an old PCI card - just to see if the beeps go away.
If you have on-board graphics, remove any separate video card and plug the monitor into the on-board connector. Follow the procedure in the manual for your computer/motherboard to reset/clear the BIOS and try it again.