Computer Beeping

21C · 03-08-2005, 12:47 AM

This is driving me nuts!

All was well with it yesterday. The only recent additions to it have been a DVD burner ( about 4 weeks ago ) and an ethernet ADSL modem ( 1 week ago ). Both of these were installed by me without a hitch.

Today I switch the computer on and it starts to beep constantly from the motherboard. I have done several Google searches but nothing has come up.

Any ideas?

Comp:
Dell Dimension 2400 2.4GHz Desktop running XP Home

Eaglesfan27 · 03-08-2005, 12:53 AM

I'm not sure, but I know there have been similar threads about this. Might want to do a search. From what I remember, it is a bios issue or a motherboard issue. It could be something is not seated right in the motherboard, but I'm sure there are plenty of people who know more about this than me.

21C · 03-08-2005, 01:01 AM

Dammit. I should have waited just that little bit longer before I posted.

I found a post via Google that mentioned a keyboard issue. I forgot that I had my PS/2 keyboard die on me so I bought a USB keyboard. I left the original keyboard plugged in and this was the cause of the beeping. I unplugged it and all was well.

Thanks for trying to point me in the right direction.

Eaglesfan27 · 03-08-2005, 01:04 AM

Glad to hear you figured it out.

03-08-2005, 12:53 AM	#2
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	I'm not sure, but I know there have been similar threads about this. Might want to do a search. From what I remember, it is a bios issue or a motherboard issue. It could be something is not seated right in the motherboard, but I'm sure there are plenty of people who know more about this than me. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

03-08-2005, 01:04 AM	#4
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	Glad to hear you figured it out. __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

03-08-2005, 01:01 AM	#3
21C College Prospect Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Newcastle, Australia	Dammit. I should have waited just that little bit longer before I posted. I found a post via Google that mentioned a keyboard issue. I forgot that I had my PS/2 keyboard die on me so I bought a USB keyboard. I left the original keyboard plugged in and this was the cause of the beeping. I unplugged it and all was well. Thanks for trying to point me in the right direction.

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