actually those beeps and tones would be considered part of the post. Mine beebs once to say ok. now it beeps not at all. but I know that multiple beeps can tell me what's going on. I used to do this for a living... I guess I'll just assume motherboard and Order a new one... <div>On 3/8/06, Nick Kwiatkowski <<a href="mailto:kwiatk27@msu.edu">kwiatk27@msu.edu</a>> wrote:<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="border-left: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); margin: 0pt 0pt 0pt 0.8ex; padding-left: 1ex;"> A PC will require a processor, RAM, and video card to POST.   If any one of these are missing, you MAY (depending on model of motherboard, and if the speaker is plugged in) get a series of beeps or tones. -Nick Kwiatkowski -----Original Message----- From: <a href="mailto:linux-user-bounces@egr.msu.edu">linux-user-bounces@egr.msu.edu</a> [mailto:<a href="mailto:linux-user-bounces@egr.msu.edu">linux-user-bounces@egr.msu.edu</a>] On Behalf Of Andy Lee Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:27 AM To: <a href="mailto:linux-user@egr.msu.edu">linux-user@egr.msu.edu</a>; Caleb Cushing Subject: Re: [GLLUG] I need the groups help... Sounds like you already know the answer. The only thing it sounds like you didn't try is to remove the RAM and try it. With no CPU or RAM it should still POST and give you beep codes. If it doesn't you know you need a new board. Then try with just the CPU. It could be power related, and if you know your power is flaky you really should have it on a UPS. That said, I have seen MB/CPU failures in under 2 years. Usually on Dell laptops with crappy cooling design, but that's another story :) _______________________________________________ linux-user mailing list <a href="mailto:linux-user@egr.msu.edu">linux-user@egr.msu.edu</a> <a href="http://mailman.egr.msu.edu/mailman/listinfo/linux-user">http://mailman.egr.msu.edu/mailman/listinfo/linux-user</a> </blockquote></div>