[gwederspahn]

I have an intermittent failure to book. When this happens, the computer beeps constantly but does not turn on. If I turn off the back-up power and wait a few seconds, the computer boots OK when I turn it on. What is going on? Is this a serious problem? If so, how do I fix it?

I am using an HP Pavillion 8755c with Pentium III and 384 MB RAM. My OS is Windows XP Home Edition.

THANKS!

 

[kiwiguy]

The -exact- nature of the beep is a pointer to the problem.

Continuous single beep or a continuous string of short beeps or ... ?

It's the motherboard's way of communicating what is stopping it from beeping.

Model of Pavilion is?

 

[gwederspahn]

Dear Kiwi guy,

I really like Kiwis (the fruit and the people). Thanks for the reply. The beeps are regular and continuous. The Pavillion is model 8755c purchased in 2000.

Best wishes, Gary

 

[Conrad747]

what kiwi meant was what is the beep pattern (i.e. 3 beeps and pause). if you can tell us about it we can most likely help you.

 

[~Candy~]

Check to be sure the video card (if it's an add in card) is secure in it's slot, also take out the ram chip(s) and reseat them.

 

[dustyjay]

this sounds like a ram error to me. If it is just a continuous beep beep beep beep. if there is a string as said before that repeats it self it is a different problem probably. I suggest opening the case and try reseating the ram.

 

[gwederspahn]

Thanks to all for the ideas and advice! The next time it happens, I will count the number of beeps and their pattern. My impression is that they are steady, regular and continous.

 

[gwederspahn]

Hi Folks,

The beeps during the boot fialure are a repeating series of one longish beep and two short ones. Any ideas, suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[~Candy~]

http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/sys/beep/

Usually one long and 2 short, is video related.

 

[kenneth2k1]

Just try to re-seat everything. Open the case, take out the RAM, put the RAM back in. Take out the video card (if it is in a slot and not on the mobo) and put it back in. Make sure they are seated securely and tightly. Turn on the PC.