Beeping on startup.

Succinct · Apr 7, 2012

I have a Dell XPS 630i computer, and when I turn it on there's a continuous beep and no display. I've looked through the beep codes and they all reference a series of beeps, not a constant one. Any ideas?

E: The dual 8800GT's blew out, so I replaced them with a 550GTX, but I kept the same power cable. However, it seems unrelated to the issue, oh well.

richc46 · Apr 7, 2012

Welcome
Sounds like a code for memory, take this test, but I doubt if you can. The black screen may point in another direction, however.
http://www.geekstogo.com/forum/topic/246994-guide-to-using-memtest86/
Did the beep begin at the same time as the black screen. However, memory does not usually affect the screen. The screen sounds like it could be a graphics problem.
It may mean a loose card or short. If you cannot perform the memory test, check your graphics card, reseat it. Test for shorts.

wither 3 · Apr 7, 2012

Are they beeps or screeches. It may be that your new single card requires two connectors. When you have two cards in SLI and you disconnect one of the power connectors, the mobo will make a screeching noise, by design. If the new card doesn't require two connectors, then there's probably a problem in the Device Manager.

Beeping on startup.

Succinct

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richc46

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