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Jul 17, 2005, 12:51 PM
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AMD ATHLON(tm) no response after pressing start button compu machine red lamp does not blink monitor remains blanc and computer produces beeps with short intervals
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Jul 17, 2005, 10:28 PM
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| Note the number and pattern of beeps... what type of computer is it?
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Originally Posted by reuben AMD ATHLON(tm) no response after pressing start button compu machine red lamp does not blink monitor remains blanc and computer produces beeps with short intervals | |
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Jul 18, 2005, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Press2Esc Note the number and pattern of beeps... what type of computer is it?
P2E | SRI the computer is a celeron the beep pattern: continous pattern of intermittent beeps. the red light goes on at first but goes out after about a minute.Furthermore i cannot switch of the computer normally but after pressing about 10 seccond on the start button it goes out.excuse my poor way of explaining i am a brand newbie. | |
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Jul 18, 2005, 06:52 AM
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| Once again..
Need to be more descriptive Reuben... What tyoe of BIOS (AMI, Award, IBM, Phoenix, etc)? Also, read my prev post - describe the beeps (count, long/short, etc) .
You describe the processor as Intel Celeron AND AMD Athlon... You must be accurate with the info provided, else you will be unneccessarily be wasting everyone's time and based on your info, the assistance may be incorrect. Take the time to read what's posted, by yourself and others. If you dont/cant understand what posted, chances are - your not alone... 
Sit back, take a deep breath and try again....
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Originally Posted by reuben SRI the computer is a celeron the beep pattern: continous pattern of intermittent beeps. the red light goes on at first but goes out after about a minute.Furthermore i cannot switch of the computer normally but after pressing about 10 seccond on the start button it goes out.excuse my poor way of explaining i am a brand newbie. | | |
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Jul 18, 2005, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by reuben AMD ATHLON(tm) no response after pressing start button compu machine red lamp does not blink monitor remains blanc and computer produces beeps with short intervals | Sounds like a power problem to me.
You need to check this out.
If you are confident enough then crack the case and see if thee is any activity/cables unplugged.
If you not sure then best to find a friendly tech to help you. | |
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Jul 26, 2005, 01:03 PM
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| Ram or Graphics!
I would test the RAM (remove & re-insert) and graphics card. swap out if possible. In my experience these two make the most noise when faulty  | |
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Jul 26, 2005, 01:28 PM
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| PC does not start
I hope I'm not adding to the confusion,but according to this quote from reuben: Quote: |
continous pattern of intermittent beeps.
| usually means that the CPU is overheating.Maybe you need to check the "fan",and make sure its not covered in dust.Make sure your PC case has plenty of access to cool air.IE,dont set it close to a living room,or office wall for obvious reasons.
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Jul 27, 2005, 05:26 AM
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| Nez,
I was unable to find any documented source concerning an "intermittent" beep pattern for any of the standard BIOS... Is there an online resource for this information?
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Originally Posted by Nez I hope I'm not adding to the confusion,but according to this quote from reuben: usually means that the CPU is overheating.Maybe you need to check the "fan",and make sure its not covered in dust.Make sure your PC case has plenty of access to cool air.IE,dont set it close to a living room,or office wall for obvious reasons.
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Jul 27, 2005, 09:39 AM
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| I know about a lot of beep info links & Google searchg, I was referring specifically to your info/recommendations regarding an intermittent beep code and CPU over-heating...
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