System beeps on startup

[Joshua Ewing]

I recently created a vlite distro of vista ultimate, and noticed after the unattended install now my computer beeps when it boots up. It can last up to 5-6 seconds or until i hit a key on the keyboard and it is happening after it gets through BIOS. After either scenario however, it boots right up into windows. I installed on a dell e1405 laptop, 2Ghz Core duo with 120GB hd, and 2GB ram.

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Edited June 20, 2007 by Joshua Ewing

[nuhi]

That sounds weird and I don't think that vLite caused this. You don't even remove anything if that is the real preset.

I will wait if anyone else has the same issue, nothing seems to could have caused it from the preset.

[ripken204]

so this happens between the bios screen and the windows loading screen?

[Zenkashi]

Hardware damage...

when it beeps 3 times: memory is damaged.

3 or more: HD.

dosen't turn on: Power supply or board.

turns but nothing shows up: graphics or ur AGP port is dead.

turns on but shuts down: CPU fan is dead and fan is overheating.

Thats all the cases ur PC will show when its in troble.

hope that helped ^_^

[ripken204]

Hardware damage...

when it beeps 3 times: memory is damaged.

3 or more: HD.

dosen't turn on: Power supply or board.

turns but nothing shows up: graphics or ur AGP port is dead.

turns on but shuts down: CPU fan is dead and fan is overheating.

Thats all the cases ur PC will show when its in troble.

hope that helped ^_^

well he's having no problems with hardware..

[Legolash2o]

could be a problem with the vista boot loader, have you tried creating another vLite and using that on the laptop?

Liam

[jroc]

Hardware damage...

when it beeps 3 times: memory is damaged.

3 or more: HD.

dosen't turn on: Power supply or board.

turns but nothing shows up: graphics or ur AGP port is dead.

turns on but shuts down: CPU fan is dead and fan is overheating.

Thats all the cases ur PC will show when its in troble.

hope that helped ^_^

don't quit your day job....lol

here is a link to bios beep codes for several bios:(AMI-Award-Phoenix)

http://www.amptron.com/html/bios.beepcodes.html

[Legolash2o]

i think it could either be

1. A key is stuck on your keyboard

2. Memory problem, try removing and plugging the memory back in, make sure you touch something metal i.e. a radiator or something earthed so you dont damage you laptop

thats all ive found out so far (5mins) lol

Have you recently upgraded anything on the laptop i.e. new graphics card, new HDD, RAM, etc...

Also does it show an error, if you press Pause/Break it will pause the boot screen after it boots so you can see any information, press any key to unpause it

still looking up information

This is the weblink to the support page for this laptop, just incase anything on there may help

http://support.dell.com/support/topics/glo...support_central?

Edited July 8, 2007 by legolash2o

[Legolash2o]

From one of the dell manuals

Drivers and Utilities CD which came with your laptop will be needed

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Dell Diagnostics

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.

When to Use the Dell Diagnostics

If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Lockups and Software Problems and run the Dell Diagnostics before you contact Dell for technical assistance.

NOTICE: The Dell Diagnostics works only on Dell computers.

NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities CD is optional and may not ship with your computer.

Start the Dell Diagnostics from either your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities CD (also known as the ResourceCD).

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive

The Dell Diagnostics is located on a hidden diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive.

NOTE: If your computer cannot display a screen image, contact Dell. See Contacting Dell.

Shut down the computer.

Connect the computer to an electrical outlet.

Diagnostics can be invoked one of two ways:

Turn on the computer. When the DELL™ logo appears, press <F12> immediately. Select Diagnostics from the boot menu and press <Enter>.

NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Microsoft® Windows® desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

Press and hold the <Fn> key while powering the system on.

NOTE: If you see a message stating that no diagnostics utility partition has been found, run the Dell Diagnostics from the Drivers and Utilities CD.

The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment, a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, hard drive, and display.

During the assessment, answer any questions that appear.

If a failure is detected, the computer stops and beeps. To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press <n>; to continue to the next test, press <y>; to retest the component that failed, press <r>.

If failures are detected during the Pre-boot System Assessment, write down the error code(s) and contact Dell.

If the Pre-boot System Assessment completes successfully, you receive the message Booting Dell Diagnostic Utility Partition. Press any key to continue.

Press any key to start the Dell Diagnostics from the diagnostics utility partition on your hard drive.

Starting the Dell Diagnostics From the Drivers and Utilities CD

Insert the Drivers and Utilities CD.

Shut down and restart the computer.

When the DELL logo appears, press <F12> immediately.

If you wait too long and the Windows logo appears, continue to wait until you see the Windows desktop. Then shut down your computer and try again.

NOTE: The next steps change the boot sequence for one time only. On the next start-up, the computer boots according to the devices specified in the system setup program.

When the boot device list appears, highlight CD/DVD/CD-RW Drive and press <Enter>.

Select the Boot from CD-ROM option from the menu that appears and press <Enter>.

Type 1 to start the ResourceCD menu and press <Enter> to proceed.

Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer.

When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run.

Dell Diagnostics Main Menu

After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want.

Option

Function

Express Test

Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly.

Extended Test

Performs a thorough check of devices. This test typically takes 1 hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically.

Chose either one of these two, the other two are not needed, extended is recommended

If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen.

If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell.