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by derflanoj

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my computer did'nt boot it signal a 3 consecutive beep and a long beep then it hung up while reading the bios, what is the problem with it? is it the bios or the video card? how can i disable a built in video card?

i will appreciate any response to my query.

derflanoj.

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by hinrgman

The beeps vary depending on the bios. I need to know the bios manufacturer or if you want go to www.google.comand search for "bios beeps". You will probably find the answer in one of the web pages, but you need to know the manufacturer.

by dmiles

Depending on the Bios manufacturer the beep codes are as follows:

1)Award-3 short 1 long beeps would indicate that you have a video card problem

2)Phoenix-indicates that this beep error means that you have a bad chip on the motherboard and theboard will need replacing

Start your troubleshooting by opening the case and reseating the memory modules

Take out the video card and replace with another card,if this is onboard video,you may try disabling and installing the video card on themotherboard in PCI or AGP slot

If found to be faulty video card,replace with another card,otherwise with onboard video chip you will need to consider another board

by hsutanto

To disable the onboard VGA, you need to set the proper setting on the BIOS (enable/disable onboard VGA). If there's no such option, you may use the VGA prioprity on boot: AGP or PCI. The choice depends on your additional VGA card.

by sajid

ok, depending on the manufacturer, beeps vary, the most common combination of beeps that you have described , most likely shows the video card (remember in other cases, with various other manufactures it could mean something else, however if it is the video card and it is on board and it is faulty, then go into your bios and disable the onboard video and place into one of the relevant free slots on the motherboard a video card and instruct the bios of your change in setting. Remember, the computer indusstry thrives on backward compatibility!! and in most cases there is always a way.
Regards
MCP,SCP, A+

by sajid

ok, depending on the manufacturer, beeps vary, the most common combination of beeps that you have described , most likely shows the video card (remember in other cases, with various other manufactures it could mean something else, however if it is the video card and it is on board and it is faulty, then go into your bios and disable the onboard video and place into one of the relevant free slots on the motherboard a video card and instruct the bios of your change in setting. Remember, the computer indusstry thrives on backward compatibility!! and in most cases there is always a way.
Regards
MCP,SCP, A+

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