Beeping problem :(

[flippers1]

My computer beeps twice when I turn it on, two short beeps (repeat), and sometimes it beeps 1 short beep then 1 long beep (repeat).

 

[Shadowjk]

Is it a Laptop or desktop?

 

[derekimo]

My computer beeps twice when I turn it on, two short beeps (repeat), and sometimes it beeps 1 short beep then 1 long beep (repeat).

A little more info on your computer specs will help us help you,

Here's some info on beep codes, Computer Post / Beep codes

This might help with the info http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/176785-vistaforums-sysinfo-tool.html

 

[flippers1]

Is it a Laptop or desktop?

Desktop

 

[Shadowjk]

This usually happens When you start your computer, Your computer first checks the CPU State and Then Checks the HDD If everything is okay it will Bleep (Ounce or twice varies between computers)

 

[flippers1]

This usually happens When you start your computer, Your computer first checks the CPU State and Then Checks the HDD If everything is okay it will Bleep (Ounce or twice varies between computers)

But it's not okay...the monitor doesnt show anything, it just keeps on beeping D:

(I'm using my laptop atm :O)

 

[Shadowjk]

Nothing should display after the Beep the BIOS Should display , Does that Happen? Can you log in?

 

[derekimo]

This usually happens When you start your computer, Your computer first checks the CPU State and Then Checks the HDD If everything is okay it will Bleep (Ounce or twice varies between computers)

But it's not okay...the monitor doesnt show anything, it just keeps on beeping D:

(I'm using my laptop atm :O)

What Brand and model number is your computer?

Here is a tool to get some info about your system

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/176785-vistaforums-sysinfo-tool.html

Or this Speccy - System Information - Free Download

We need some more detailed info on your system to help you better.

 

[flippers1]

Nothing should display after the Beep the BIOS Should display , Does that Happen? Can you log in?

no...

 

[flippers1]

This usually happens When you start your computer, Your computer first checks the CPU State and Then Checks the HDD If everything is okay it will Bleep (Ounce or twice varies between computers)

But it's not okay...the monitor doesnt show anything, it just keeps on beeping D:

(I'm using my laptop atm :O)

What Brand and model number is your computer?

Here is a tool to get some info about your system

http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/176785-vistaforums-sysinfo-tool.html

Or this Speccy - System Information - Free Download

We need some more detailed info on your system to help you better.

Ummmmm

it's Windows vista home premium OEMAct HP, HP Pavilion a6110n PC
(just read it off the computer side thingy D: )

 

[derekimo]

Thank you, Here's some info from HP on your computer,

Computer Does Not Start (Windows Vista) HP Pavilion a6110n Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (Canada - English)

 

[flippers1]

Thank you, Here's some info from HP on your computer,

Computer Does Not Start (Windows Vista) HP Pavilion a6110n Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (Canada - English)

Thanks, I got another question, sometimes I do not properly shutdown the computer I just hold the power button and then it shuts down...

I had this problem before and I tried disconnecting the monitor, keyboard, mouse, power plug, then reconnecting and then it worked...and accidently holded the power button again -.- and the problem started all over again D:

 

[derekimo]

Thank you, Here's some info from HP on your computer,

Computer Does Not Start (Windows Vista) HP Pavilion a6110n Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (Canada - English)

Thanks, I got another question, sometimes I do not properly shutdown the computer I just hold the power button and then it shuts down...

I had this problem before and I tried disconnecting the monitor, keyboard, mouse, power plug, then reconnecting and then it worked...and accidently holded the power button again -.- and the problem started all over again D:

Sorry, what exactly is your question?

Were you able to find any help on that page I linked to you?

 

[flippers1]

Thank you, Here's some info from HP on your computer,

Computer Does Not Start (Windows Vista) HP Pavilion a6110n Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (Canada - English)

Thanks, I got another question, sometimes I do not properly shutdown the computer I just hold the power button and then it shuts down...

I had this problem before and I tried disconnecting the monitor, keyboard, mouse, power plug, then reconnecting and then it worked...and accidently holded the power button again -.- and the problem started all over again D:

Sorry, what exactly is your question?

Were you able to find any help on that page I linked to you?

um not really..

well its not really a question, just what happened before..and now it happens again D:

 

[derekimo]

Here's what it says on that page about common beep codes for HP.

Any of those sound like the ones your getting?

I would also suggest you avoid not shutting down your computer properly if you are getting problems like this.

 

[Shadowjk]

It sounds like a Memory Problem (Especially if you don't shutdown properly) Please attempt to run a Memory Checker

Many Thanks,
Josh

 

[Lorien]

Hi flippers1,

The following article suggests what to do if you have beeping problems. Without knowing the BIOS on your system, it's hard to interpret the beep codes (each BIOS varies). It would help to know exactly what name and version of BIOS you have installed (and perhaps technical support can supply that if they have your exact serial number). Go into BIOS (see below) and see if it provides the information you need including the Bios revision number and compare it to what is available for your computer - if more recent, update the BIOS. But the first item on this page is what to do with beeping problems (and applies to your model of computer) and I suggest you go through the steps to see if they help identify the cause. BIOS Beep Codes HP Pavilion a6110n Desktop PC - HP Customer Care (Canada - English).

If that doesn't work and you cannot boot to normal mode or safe mode (have you tried safe mode?), then we need to check your memory using a disk. If you don't have a Vista Installation Disk, you can make a bootable Recovery Disk using http://neosmart.net/blog/2008/windows-vista-recovery-disc-download/ along with burning software like: http://www.snapfiles.com/get/active-isoburner.html and, of course, a blank CD (perhaps made on a different computer or perhaps in safe mode with networking if that is working). To boot to the CD you may need to change the BIOS to make the CD-drive first in the boot sequence. To do that, wait for the screen that tells you the F key to push to access the boot menu or boot setup. Push it quickly. Make the changes, save your work, and exit. Put the CD in the drive and reboot. When prompted, push any key to boot from the CD.

Once in the CD, go to the screen of recovery options and follow these instructions: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/65361-memory-diagnostics-tool.html. If you are unable to get to the report and it doesn't appear because of the booting problems, then move on to the next memory test.

Another memory test to perform is Memtest86 as per the following tutorial: RAM - Test with Memtest86+ - Windows 7 Forums using the second option with the CD.

Do you know when this problem began? Try a System Restore to a point in time BEFORE the problem began. Here's the procedure: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/76905-system-restore-how.html. Be sure to check the box to show more than 5 days of restore points. If the first attempt fails, then try an earlier point or two. NOTE: You will have to re-install any software and updates you installed between now and the restore point, but you can use Windows Update for the updates. Use the recovery disk if the system prompt doesn’t work. The recovery disk works a bit different from the above procedures but if you follow the prompts from the System Restore menu option with the above information you should be able to restore with no problems.

If the System Restore doesn't work, do a Startup Repair by booting to the genuine Windows Vista Installation Disk (or one you can borrow from ANYONE) or from a Recovery Disk with recovery options included on it. Here's the procedure: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/91467-startup-repair.html.

If that doesn't work, try to boot into safe mode (repeatedly click the F8 key while booting and go to safe mode with networking – or do so from the command prompt on the disk). Then let's check some of your system files:

Go to Start / All Programs / Accessories / Command prompt and right click on command prompt and click run as Administrator (you can skip this step if using the disk).

If using the disk, cd to C:\Windows\System32. Type sfc /scannow and enter and let it run. It will scan and try to fix some of your system files. Hopefully it will complete with no corruption it could not repair (if there is such corruption post back here or try to analyze it to find the problem file(s) using http://support.microsoft.com/kb/928228. Try to attach the report (you may need to copy it to your desktop or in your case to a flash drive to transfer to a working computer if you can't get into safe mode) before it will permit you to attach it) here so we can see if they can be repaired with good copies from the installation disk (unless there are too many).

While in Command Prompt, type chkdsk /f /r and enter and let it run. It will want to schedule itself to run at the next restart. Answer yes and then reboot to run the program. It will scan and try to fix any corruption or bad sectors on your hard drive and mostly remove that as a potential cause.

I hope this helps at least identify the problem even if it doesn't repair it (though some of these procedures might work at both).

Good luck!