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I know what it sounds like but never heard one sound like that. Continual
beeps is a sign of a RAM problem. Best thing to do is check with the
MB/BIOS manufacturer and get a list of their post codes. Or try
www.motherboards.org
Dave Jones
http://www.vdoguy.com
Camel: A horse designed by committee
----- Original Message -----
From: "Doctor Data" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 12:38 PM
Subject: Re: [PCBUILD] motherboard woes?
> I don't recall what a European siren sounds like. It is a long beep
> followed by four short beeps? If so, it could be the video card. Alot of
> times they could be finicky when you reboot. try reseating it.
> Bill Ades
> Doctor Data Technology Solutions, inc.
> Brooklyn, NY
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gary Johnson" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 5:42 PM
> Subject: [PCBUILD] motherboard woes?
>
>
> > Hello All,
> >
> > Recently, I have completed a mobo & cpu swap on my system along with new
> hard drives. On occasion, Windows XP will just quit running, forcing a
hard
> re-boot.
> > When I press the power button, I won't get a POST. Instead of the single
> beep signifying the POST, I'll hear alternating high-low tones (beeps)
like
> the sound you hear from a European Police vehicle's siren. This is getting
> very frustrating. Everything could be running fine for weeks, then this
> crops up again. Could this be the motherboard or maybe memory modules? I
> have pulled them out and pushed them in again when this problem happens
but
> there was no effect. Any responses are appreciated.
> >
> > Regards,
> > Gary J.
> >
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