System Dormant

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29-10-2004, 11:27 PM
MagicSeagull

System Dormant

I was upgrading my RAM. It had 256 and i was pputting 512 in. After installing the 512 the system didnt seem to recognise it. So i opened it up again and switched the RAM around. This time the system didnt boot. So i took the new RAM out and switched it back to the original setting. This time the system booted up, all fans came on, HDD gurgled, but no image appeared on the screen, merely a no signal sign. Ive tested it on another monitor, same result. THe only thing i can think of is the gfx card, but i have no way of testing that in my dorm, any ideas?
29-10-2004, 11:43 PM
Shogun

Tried clearing cmos?
30-10-2004, 12:59 AM
Timmy!!!

When you turn on the PC does it beep in a certain pattern. The number and length of beeps tells you what is wrong with the PC. Look in the manual to find out what the beeps mean.
30-10-2004, 02:18 AM
MagicSeagull

OK guys, thanks for the help:) it was beeping, but after taking out and re-inserting the beeping stopped. Then i reset the cmos and all worked lovely jubbly. Cheers
30-10-2004, 09:15 AM
Timmy!!!

Glad we could help, yep that irritating beeping is sometimes useful!
30-10-2004, 10:39 AM
Shogun

Quote:

Originally Posted by Timmy!!!

Glad we could help, yep that irritating beeping is sometimes useful!

^^ what he said :)
30-10-2004, 08:59 PM
johnnyjohn2004

One long beep followed by 3 short beeps mean theres something wrong with the graphics card or the ram, this of course can be differnt with other manufacturers of boards, always keep the manual handy :D