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Computer monitor loses signal and sound is a repeating beeping
This has recently started happening in a computer that has been working fine for 10 months prior to this. I have swapped out the hdmi cable, swapped out the graphics card, and cleaned out all the components in my system. Any help would be greatly appreciated
Hi Eric and welcome to PCHF.
A continuous Beeping sound can point to Ram.
Try one stick at a time and see if the beeping stops.
Make sure the Ram Stick is clicked right home.
Hi Eric and welcome to PCHF.
A continuous Beeping sound can point to Ram.
Try one stick at a time and see if the beeping stops.
Make sure the Ram Stick is clicked right home.
I tried both sticks one at a time in both ram slots, on the left spot the computer wouldn’t boot at all. On the right side, I was able to boot and play a full game of rocket league with both sticks. I think it may be the motherboard although I am not completely sure.
That would normally suggest that the memory slot that you refer to as being on the left has issues.
Suggestion, with the computer shut down, disconnect the power cord from the wall, press the case power on button for 20 seconds to get rid of any residual charge in the circuit then remove the CMOS battery from the MB and leave it out for 5 to 10 minutes (see attachment below) reassemble and then try a single stick only in memory slot 1 which is the one nearest to the CPU, post back with an update once done please.
After doing that I booted up the computer and it worked. I was able to play a full game of rocket league but I am now going to test the other ram stick and see how that works out.
Originally posted by phillpower2
That would normally suggest that the memory slot that you refer to as being on the left has issues.
Suggestion, with the computer shut down, disconnect the power cord from the wall, press the case power on button for 20 seconds to get rid of any residual charge in the circuit then remove the CMOS battery from the MB and leave it out for 5 to 10 minutes (see attachment below) reassemble and then try a single stick only in memory slot 1 which is the one nearest to the CPU, post back with an update once done please.
Both slots of ram are working with both of the sticks in right now. Did removing the battery and getting rid of the residual charge solve it or was it something else?
Originally posted by phillpower2
That would normally suggest that the memory slot that you refer to as being on the left has issues.
Suggestion, with the computer shut down, disconnect the power cord from the wall, press the case power on button for 20 seconds to get rid of any residual charge in the circuit then remove the CMOS battery from the MB and leave it out for 5 to 10 minutes (see attachment below) reassemble and then try a single stick only in memory slot 1 which is the one nearest to the CPU, post back with an update once done please.
After playing another game for about thirty minutes, I heard a buzzing sound and my computer restarted and then just kept on restarting and showed the windows loading sign but didn’t boot into windows ever.
Originally posted by Eric111eric
Both slots of ram are working with both of the sticks in right now. Did removing the battery and getting rid of the residual charge solve it or was it something else?
After playing another game for about thirty minutes, I heard a buzzing sound and my computer restarted and then just kept on restarting and showed the windows loading sign but didn’t boot into windows ever.
Such behaviour and the noise you mention are typical signs of overheating or a power issue.
Does the computer behave the same after being left of for a while totally disconnected from the power outlet.
Originally posted by Eric111eric
Both slots of ram are working with both of the sticks in right now. Did removing the battery and getting rid of the residual charge solve it or was it something else?
There may have been a bad setting in the BIOS which clearing the CMOS by removing the CR2032 battery on the MB will often clear.
After leaving the computer off last night and then turning it on today, I played nearly a full game of rocket league but then it said no signal. I could monitor the temps while running a benchmark or some other software
Originally posted by phillpower2
Apologies for the delay getting back to you.
Such behaviour and the noise you mention are typical signs of overheating or a power issue.
Does the computer behave the same after being left of for a while totally disconnected from the power outlet.
There may have been a bad setting in the BIOS which clearing the CMOS by removing the CR2032 battery on the MB will often clear.
Please take expanded screenshots and only use the method below to attach them.
Download Speedfan from here and install it. Once it’s installed, run the program and post here the information it shows. The information I want you to post is the stuff that is circled in the example picture I have attached.
If you are running on a vista machine, please go to where you installed the program and run the program as administrator.
Download then run HWMonitor and post a screenshot so that we have a comparison to the Speedfan results, details from here
To capture and post a screenshot;
Click on the ALT key + PRT SCR key..its on the top row..right hand side..now click on start…all programs…accessories…paint…left click in the white area …press CTRL + V…click on file…click on save…save it to your desktop…name it something related to the screen your capturing… BE SURE TO SAVE IT AS A .JPG …otherwise it may be to big to upload… Click on the Upload a File tab then after typing in any response you have… click on Post Reply like you normally would.
Screenshot instructions are provided to assist those that may read this topic but are not yet aware of the “how to”.
Yes, I monitored temps and after doing some more research I thought it could be the power supply. I bought a new one the other day and I haven’t had any problems since. I guess I will rma my old one now. Thank you everyone for your help.
Originally posted by phillpower2
Sound like overheating to me
Please take expanded screenshots and only use the method below to attach them.
Download Speedfan from here and install it. Once it’s installed, run the program and post here the information it shows. The information I want you to post is the stuff that is circled in the example picture I have attached.
If you are running on a vista machine, please go to where you installed the program and run the program as administrator.
Download then run HWMonitor and post a screenshot so that we have a comparison to the Speedfan results, details from here
To capture and post a screenshot;
Click on the ALT key + PRT SCR key..its on the top row..right hand side..now click on start…all programs…accessories…paint…left click in the white area …press CTRL + V…click on file…click on save…save it to your desktop…name it something related to the screen your capturing… BE SURE TO SAVE IT AS A .JPG …otherwise it may be to big to upload… Click on the Upload a File tab then after typing in any response you have… click on Post Reply like you normally would.
Screenshot instructions are provided to assist those that may read this topic but are not yet aware of the “how to”.
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