Problem - Computer Beeping & Won't Switch On!

v.e.r.b.a.l

Lately, I've been having a problem where my PC won't switch on. It's a Dell Dimension 3100 Desktop PC and when I switch it on, the fan whirrs on, the lights come on the "on" switch, but nothing loads up on the monitor (which works fine - i've tested) and the computer starts beeping.

i looked up the problem elsewhere, but all of the solutions seem to be about opening the case and emptying dust out. i've done this several times and it still won't switch on.

it worked randomly again for about 5 days last week, but it's gone again now.

HELP!!!

Skinfull

Different beeps mean different errors.

Beep Code: Description of Problem:
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

LINK HERE

v.e.r.b.a.l

um, i dunno. seems to make about 6 or 7 beeps?? any idea what i should do? trying to save myself from bringing it into the savages in pc world

Pacifico

Probably the RAM...

Take one stick out and see if it'll boot. Or try different RAM if you have some around

polyfusion

Beep codes for your PC here:

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim3100/en/sm/adtshoot.htm#wp1124478

Also shows the diagnostic lights.

v.e.r.b.a.l

thanks for the help!

glad to say that the computer's switched back on now. I took it apart again and removed the RAM, then reinserted it again. Think a particle of dust was causing the issue - hope i never hear that haunting beeping again!!

unnameduser

prob just dust but just in case

macnerdy

damned volcano in Iceland:rolleyes:

babelfish

this is macnerdy here.I have been banned for some reason.
Sounds like a tech fault. As origional poster has said it prob ram related.
But.........a recent windows update screws stuff up if you have zonealarm loaded due to the presence of windows defender.
just pm me if you have more info

mihau

v.e.r.b.a.l wrote: »

Lately, I've been having a problem where my PC won't switch on. It's a Dell Dimension 3100 Desktop PC and when I switch it on, the fan whirrs on, the lights come on the "on" switch, but nothing loads up on the monitor (which works fine - i've tested) and the computer starts beeping.

i looked up the problem elsewhere, but all of the solutions seem to be about opening the case and emptying dust out. i've done this several times and it still won't switch on.

it worked randomly again for about 5 days last week, but it's gone again now.

HELP!!!

it is the video card that is faulty or the jumper from the bios.