[GLLUG] I need the groups help...

[Caleb Cushing]

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...

On 3/8/06, Nick Kwiatkowski <kwiatk27 at msu.edu> wrote:
>
> 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: linux-user-bounces at egr.msu.edu [mailto:
> linux-user-bounces at egr.msu.edu]
> On Behalf Of Andy Lee
> Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 8:27 AM
> To: linux-user at egr.msu.edu; 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 :)
>
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