Computer Issues

[Karloff]

I'm wondering if anyone who knows more about the dreaded devices that I do can offer an opinion.

I reactivated my PC after leaving it for over a year in storage. Shouldn't have been a problem; no major events. All cables correctly connected and securely plugged. However when I switch on, there's no monitor response.

However there is an odd warning sound: three long tones, followed by two short. I've heard that before, and the last time I did, I had to replace a graphics card.

Anyone know what those warning tones mean?

 

[Anarchemitis]

Haven't the faintest. Perhaps ask on a site that is more proficient in hardware, because this one is often alot more about games than the rigs themselves. Sorry :|

 

[Neo10101]

different brands have different sounds from the motherboard, you would have to get the model of your motherboard and refer to them for what the beep code means, may just be soemthing wrong with the HD

 

[RhombusHatesYou]

Try pulling and reseating your graphics card in it's slot first up. Finnicky wee bastards can subtlely move around in their slots if bumped and so on while in storage or transport, enough so that while they look properly set in their slots they aren't connecting properly with the mobo.

While you're at it you might want to reseat any other cards you've got as well as your RAM.

 

[Erana]

Try pulling and reseating your graphics card in it's slot first up. Finnicky wee bastards can subtlely move around in their slots if bumped and so on while in storage or transport, enough so that while they look properly set in their slots they aren't connecting properly with the mobo.

While you're at it you might want to reseat any other cards you've got as well as your RAM.

I can't stress this enough- if all your parts aren't plugged in properly, they can fry themselves and the motherboard, if not more parts.

 

[Tron-tonian]

Seconding the thought that you find the mainboard manufacturer codes. That will definitely narrow your search for solutions.

Reseating all cards and RAM would help too.