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  • December 14, 2003 at 7:08 am #2297857

    BIOS BEEP

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    by ian boothby · about 18 years, 5 months ago

    Just built a PC with Award BIOS. When booted all I get is 1 really long beep, then 6 second gap, then repeats. I changed graphics card and HD’s for others but no use. Guess it could be the DDR ram? Can anyone confirm pls?

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    • December 14, 2003 at 8:07 am #2671759

      Reply To: BIOS BEEP

      by thechas · about 18 years, 5 months ago

      In reply to BIOS BEEP

      1 long beep is usually a memory error.

      Make sure that the module is fully seated in the socket.

      Also, double check that you are using the first memory slot. Many motherboards do not like it when the first slot is empty.

      Make sure that the clear CMOS jumper is set to normal.

      If it is, try clearing the BIOS and booting again.

      Chas

      • December 15, 2003 at 3:27 am #2671673

        Reply To: BIOS BEEP

        by ian boothby · about 18 years, 5 months ago

        In reply to Reply To: BIOS BEEP

        dead right-put a new piece of PC2700 in, & it worked Ok. Moral is, not all new pieces of RAM work!!

        Thanks

    • December 15, 2003 at 3:27 am #2671672

      Reply To: BIOS BEEP

      by ian boothby · about 18 years, 5 months ago

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