"Antares 531" wrote in message

On Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:57:56 -0600, "Unknown"
wrote:

Try the process of elimination if you don't know the beep codes. I.E.
Remove a memory module and try to boot.
Then remove another item and try to boot.

I tried that earlier today but didn't get any positive results. I
removed the #2 memory stick and tried booting...same long beep.

Next I removed both memory sticks and tried to boot but still got the
beep.

Then I removed the #1 memory stick and replaced it with what had
previously been the #2 memory stick and again it beeped at me.

Then I replaced both memory sticks in reverse position from their
original positions. This also got the beep sound.

I disconnected all the hard drives, CD and floppy then booted but
still got the beep.

I just noticed that the keyboard and mouse are not showing any life.
Earlier, the keyboard lights flashed when I booted but now they don't.

The hard drives, CD and floppy drive all seem to be working to the
point that I can hear the hard drives humming and if I put a CD in the
drive the activity light will blink and it seems to be trying to read
the CD. Same for the floppy drive.

I'm thinking that since I got the new computer up and running I've
left this old computer turned off for extended times and this may have
depleted what was left of the BIOS CMOS battery. If this battery went
completely dead the BIOS may not be working at all. I'll buy a new
battery tomorrow and see if that makes any difference. Start with the
little things and work my way up, I guess.

Gordon

If the CMOS battery is failing you should get an error during boot prompting you
to enter setup or continue, doubtful it's the CMOS battery although stranger
things do happen.

A simple way to check if the PS is the cause without purchasing another, simply
place your two PCs side by side, disconnect all of the power connectors from the
new machine and connect the ones needed in the old. If the issue isn't resolved
you can rule out the PS as the cause.

--

Brian A. Sesko
Conflicts start where information lacks.
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