My PC is beeping and the light is red.
Shadow95210
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Bimbam -
Hello, I have a little problem.
Last night, my computer emitted regular beeping sounds and was flashing red.
I checked the peripherals, and the problem persists. Does anyone have a solution?
I think it might be the motherboard, but I'm not sure.
Last night, my computer emitted regular beeping sounds and was flashing red.
I checked the peripherals, and the problem persists. Does anyone have a solution?
I think it might be the motherboard, but I'm not sure.
Configuration: Windows XP Firefox 3.5.4 Service Pack 3 Pentium IV 2.80 Ghz 1 GB of RAM
8 réponses
It seems to be a BIOS beep code, but you need to be precise about the beeps, as one beep can change everything:
4 short beeps: defective battery or accumulator, check the memory modules and their settings, possible motherboard replacement.
5 short beeps: defective processor, insufficient cooling, clock frequency too high; it could also be a graphics card issue.
So, subject to what you can do:
1 - remove the battery for 30 seconds (make sure the PC is turned off, unplugged from the wall, and press the on/off button once before handling anything).
2 - if there are several memory sticks, test them one by one.
3 - blow out the internal components of the PC.
Do that first ;-)
4 short beeps: defective battery or accumulator, check the memory modules and their settings, possible motherboard replacement.
5 short beeps: defective processor, insufficient cooling, clock frequency too high; it could also be a graphics card issue.
So, subject to what you can do:
1 - remove the battery for 30 seconds (make sure the PC is turned off, unplugged from the wall, and press the on/off button once before handling anything).
2 - if there are several memory sticks, test them one by one.
3 - blow out the internal components of the PC.
Do that first ;-)
Indeed, it was indeed a faulty RAM stick that was causing all the trouble!
I am now at 512 MB of RAM but I will soon resolve that :)