Re: computer wont boot and makes wierd sounds
From: Rich Barry (rbarry_at_NOTsocal.rr.com)
Date: 04/19/04
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Date: Mon, 19 Apr 2004 15:24:34 -0700
Greg, do a reset of the Bios by moving the jumper pin. Then go into the
Bios and under PC Health
disable the shutdown temps. Maybe remove the CPU and make sure it's Ok
and use some artic silver
paste on it for more heat protection.
"Greg" <gkornecki@msn.com> wrote in message
news:8E0243A7-9C58-411B-BAD2-045FA2C0C3C9@microsoft.com...
> My friends computer is on the blitz. He says he got a cpu fan not working
message that prompted him to shut down.
> Since then he's not gotten the message.
> When we try to reboot the computer evertything seems normal until about 15
seconds into the boot when a wierd sound starts...a tone that
repeats....sort of sounds like a european police siren...long short long
short long short...etc
> This sound does not always happen.
> We can never make it to the xp screen.
> We noticed that the case fan is not working and have removed it. The same
sound results...let me clarify..the sound does not always occur..but he can
never boot up.
> The cpu fan itself seems to be spinning fine....as well as the power
supply fan.
> He has a 1.667 athlon with xp for home.
> Any advice?
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