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avalone | 21:19 Fri 22nd Apr 2011 | Technology
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The computer gives an intermittent beeping noise when switched on, The monitor shows the eMachine logo but nothing happens. I have tried switching off at the mains but makes no difference.Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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That's probably the start-up BIOS warning code for a failure of some kind.
Check here first and then try to count the number/type of code sounded.
http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm
Make sure keyboard and mouse are connected ok.
21:48 Fri 22nd Apr 2011
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Tested mouse and keyboard connections and a boot screen appeared.Worked my way through this and computer now works. Many thanks.
22:22 Fri 22nd Apr 2011
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Great : )
22:32 Fri 22nd Apr 2011
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The beep you hear on startup is the RAM chips being activated no need for alarm nothing is wrong this is normal . I have a learner with one of the same computers.
01:40 Sat 23rd Apr 2011
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"The beep you hear on startup is the RAM chips being activated "
What The Funicular?
06:48 Sat 23rd Apr 2011
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Funniest answer I saw for months : )
14:36 Sat 23rd Apr 2011
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'RAM chips being activated' is not a bad way to describe (part of) POST to a non-techie.
So why the fuss?
20:21 Sun 24th Apr 2011

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