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by thechas
1. Make sure any new ram modules that you place in the PC are compatible with it.
Many of these older motherboards are very picky as to what SDRAM DIMMs they will work with.
Try a 32MB PC-66 Double-sided module to verify that the motherboard is operational.
If it uses 72 pin SIMM memory, make sure that it is installed in matched pairs.
2. Try re-setting the CMOS (BIOS settings) memory and re-booting.
For most motherboards, you set the clear CMOS jumper, turn on the PC, shut down, andset the jumper back to normal.
3. Clean the power supply connector pins.
4. Double check ALL jumper settings.
5. Remove all plug in cards and dis-connect the drives. See if the PC will boot with just the video card.
Then, add in devices 1 per boot until it no longer boots.
6. At this point, you are down to the CPU and motherboard. Either of which could be bad.
Chas
by msleong
Hi There
Motherboards have a range of beaping codes, these can differ depending which board. The obvious ones are the Ram and Display cards.
Did this just start happening, or have you been doing any maintainance on the hardware.
Best idea is to remove all cards from your PC and start with just the mother board, Ram, power supply (obviously) and video card and see if that works and slowly add the PC cards till you see what causes this.
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by alpha-male
Take a look here for possible help with determining the beep code:
http://www.hi-tech.net/zones/help-beep.html
I personally have seen a lot of ram related errors and can offer a few words of advice. Make sure that you are using the ram designed for your system...every detail counts, fast page, edo, ecc, etc...not just the number of pins.
Assuming you have the right RAM:
First, remove the memory from your system and inspect both it and the motherboard. Look for any signs of corrosion, etc. Clean any metal surfaces that meet at a corroded contact point. Take a rubber eraser and gently "erase" the contact surface. The white synthetic erasers sold in art supply stores are best-they don't leave as much debris. Avoid very abrasive erasers, and be careful not to rub too hard or for too long. You want to remove the dirt and corrosion, not the metal underneath.
You can also clean many contacts with alcohol. Pure isopropyl alcohol is best because it doesn't leave a residue when it dries, but it's hard to find. Ordinary rubbing alcohol, the kind you find in any drugstore, will do in a pinch. If the contact surface is hard to reach or attached to your motherboard or a card, wet a cotton or foam swab and gently wipe the contact's surface. Repeat the procedure, using a new swab for each treatment, until the swab comes out clean.
Carefully re-seat your RAM. If necessary try to only use one or two sticks (as required) just to get a POST. If you have more than that, try rotating/interchaning them to look for a good one or two.
If you're still having trouble, simplify everything. Remove all devices except the RAM and video. Try to post. If necessary remove the motherboard from the case to test for grounding issues.
If none of this helps, let me know. I'll try to help further.
Good luck!
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