Startup problem...

ekorui · 10-18-2005, 08:05 AM

When I was on my computer, it suddenly shut down, and when I tried to reboot I only hear some beep sounds from the computer, but nothing happens and the screen stays black, like when the computer is off while the screen is on.

Why does this happen?

the sound is like this: long beep, short beep, short beep, short beep, and a "dut"
____ __ __ __ .

**Terrister** · 10-18-2005, 12:16 PM

The beeps are called a post code. We need the make/model of computer or motherboard to decode the beeps.

ekorui · 10-18-2005, 12:24 PM

motherboard:
ASUS A7V600-X

**Terrister** · 10-18-2005, 12:41 PM

Looks like a long a two short tones are video failure. Try to reseat your video card. If this does not work, try another one.

ekorui · 10-18-2005, 12:58 PM

How do I reset my videocard?

**kodi** · 10-18-2005, 01:20 PM

Reseat not reset,take the card out and then put it back making sure it is in firmly.
Don't forget to ground yourself first by touching the chassis or a metal object as static electricity in your body could fry the card.

ekorui · 10-18-2005, 02:27 PM

ops, my bad

... I tried to reseat it, but it didn't help. still get the 1 long beep and 3 short

**Terrister** · 10-18-2005, 08:31 PM

Sounds like time to try another video card.

ekorui · 10-19-2005, 11:58 AM

dammit... seems to me like I have to get a new computer.
Just bought a new motherboard (thogh it's not a new model...) because the old one was broken, and if I buy a new video card, somthing else is will probably get broken.

**Terrister** · 10-19-2005, 07:18 PM

Sometimes it is cheaper to just replace the computer than try to fix it. With $300-500 computers out there, sometimes it is time to move on. You should be able to use your monitor and printer. Sometimes you can even reuse your Os. If so, look into barebone pc deals.

10-18-2005, 08:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
ekorui Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 19 OS: XP	Startup problem... When I was on my computer, it suddenly shut down, and when I tried to reboot I only hear some beep sounds from the computer, but nothing happens and the screen stays black, like when the computer is off while the screen is on. Why does this happen? the sound is like this: long beep, short beep, short beep, short beep, and a "dut" ____ __ __ __ . Last edited by ekorui; 10-18-2005 at 08:19 AM.

10-18-2005, 12:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	The beeps are called a post code. We need the make/model of computer or motherboard to decode the beeps. __________________

10-18-2005, 12:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Looks like a long a two short tones are video failure. Try to reseat your video card. If this does not work, try another one. __________________

10-18-2005, 01:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
kodi Moderator Hardware Team Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 7,397 OS: Windows 7-Ultimate 64 Bit My System	Reseat not reset,take the card out and then put it back making sure it is in firmly. Don't forget to ground yourself first by touching the chassis or a metal object as static electricity in your body could fry the card. __________________ Brian

10-18-2005, 08:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Sounds like time to try another video card. __________________

10-18-2005, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
ekorui Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 19 OS: XP	motherboard: ASUS A7V600-X

10-18-2005, 12:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
ekorui Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 19 OS: XP	How do I reset my videocard?

10-18-2005, 02:27 PM	#7 (permalink)
ekorui Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 19 OS: XP	ops, my bad ... I tried to reseat it, but it didn't help. still get the 1 long beep and 3 short

10-19-2005, 11:58 AM	#9 (permalink)
ekorui Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Norway Posts: 19 OS: XP	dammit... seems to me like I have to get a new computer. Just bought a new motherboard (thogh it's not a new model...) because the old one was broken, and if I buy a new video card, somthing else is will probably get broken. Last edited by kodi; 10-19-2005 at 01:27 PM. Reason: Swearing: Family friendly site

10-19-2005, 07:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Terrister Moderator Hardware Forum Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: West Georgia, USA Posts: 7,098 OS: Xp	Sometimes it is cheaper to just replace the computer than try to fix it. With $300-500 computers out there, sometimes it is time to move on. You should be able to use your monitor and printer. Sometimes you can even reuse your Os. If so, look into barebone pc deals. __________________