Thank you for being a valued part of the CNET community. As of December 1, 2020, the forums are in read-only format. In early 2021, CNET Forums will no longer be available. We are grateful for the participation and advice you have provided to one another over the years.

Thanks,

CNET Support

General discussion

One Long beep.

Nov 26, 2004 3:32PM PST

When I turn this computer one It just does one long beep over and over and over I was wondering what this ment? It wont boot up at all.

Discussion is locked

- Collapse -
Re: One Long beep.
Nov 26, 2004 10:42PM PST
- Collapse -
The short of it
Nov 26, 2004 10:43PM PST

is that the BIOS has notified you of a fatal hardware error. This could be RAM, processor or video. It could just be a poor connection such as an unseated component. AGP video cards are notorious for this because of the construction of the card edge and MB slot. They tend to creep with pressure from tightening screws and the cable. Such is probably why newer versions are locked in place. Take everything apart and reseat it. Try disconnecting what is not vital and try again. This might help to disclose a weak power supply. Good luck.

- Collapse -
Re: One Long beep.
Nov 27, 2004 9:58AM PST

Ok well we tryed pulling stuff out like 1 think then another and the only time it dident do the long beep is when the processor was out of it. I'm guessing that means the processer is broke?