I have a Gateway GT5468 running on Windows Vista. When I try to turn this computer on, the fan turns on, the blue light around the power button blinks and the computer emits a beeping sound. I know this isn't much of a description of the situation but that really is all that happens. The monitor doesn't even get a signal from it. I used to be a member of this forum before but I forgot my password. So I just created a new account because I don't remember what e-mail address I used to register. Anyways, hopefully you guys are able to help me! Thanks, Kevin
Computer won't start up
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K-Roddy
, Jul 18 2011 11:13 PM
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Posted 18 July 2011 - 11:13 PM
K-Roddy
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I have a Gateway GT5468 running on Windows Vista. When I try to turn this computer on, the fan turns on, the blue light around the power button blinks and the computer emits a beeping sound. I know this isn't much of a description of the situation but that really is all that happens. The monitor doesn't even get a signal from it. I used to be a member of this forum before but I forgot my password. So I just created a new account because I don't remember what e-mail address I used to register. Anyways, hopefully you guys are able to help me! Thanks, Kevin
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Posted 19 July 2011 - 04:09 AM
rshaffer61
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How to Interpret Computer Error Beep Codes
When the computer makes those funny sound via the system speaker, it's not doing it because it wants to be heard.
The computer is trying to talk to the operator/technician and tell them what's wrong.
Beep Codes:
No Beeps: Short, No power, Bad CPU/MB, Loose Peripherals
One Beep: Everything is normal and Computer Posted fine
Two Beeps: POST/CMOS Error
One Long Beep, One Short Beep: Motherboard Problem
One Long Beep, Two Short Beeps: Video Problem
One Long Beep, Three Short Beeps: Video Problem
Three Long Beeps: Keyboard Error
Repeated Long Beeps: Memory Error
Continuous Hi-Lo Beeps: CPU Overheating
Thanks to alandemartino for this tutorial.
When the computer makes those funny sound via the system speaker, it's not doing it because it wants to be heard.
The computer is trying to talk to the operator/technician and tell them what's wrong.
Beep Codes:
No Beeps: Short, No power, Bad CPU/MB, Loose Peripherals
One Beep: Everything is normal and Computer Posted fine
Two Beeps: POST/CMOS Error
One Long Beep, One Short Beep: Motherboard Problem
One Long Beep, Two Short Beeps: Video Problem
One Long Beep, Three Short Beeps: Video Problem
Three Long Beeps: Keyboard Error
Repeated Long Beeps: Memory Error
Continuous Hi-Lo Beeps: CPU Overheating
Thanks to alandemartino for this tutorial.
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