Beeping noise after startup

This just started happening today.
I boot the computer up, I see the Toshiba logo then the windows logo, then the log in screen.
All is fine but when I press CTR-alt-del buttons (a network computer) it doesn't register and I cannot enter my username and password.
The computer begins to beep erratically after a minute or two and I've checked to see if any buttons were stuck or held down but none. I also tried to hook up a USB keyboard to see if I could log in and see if the keyboard was done--but that didn't work either. Although I did only try one keyboard.
I tried to boot the computer up to where I can get into the BIOS or Safe mode screen--but nothing.
Anyone had this happen to them? And what else should I try?
This is a Tecra A4-S211 with XP Service pack 3, 32 bit.
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Tecra A4-S211
I tried to boot the computer up to where I can get into the BIOS or Safe mode screen--but nothing.
What happens when you press and hold the F8 key just after the Toshiba screen?
Advanced troubleshooting for general startup problems in Windows XP
-Jerry

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