Computer beeps on startup; no other response
Starts but just emits a pattern af beep tones (one short, one long, then a pause) then repeats. Monitor displays message "no input signal". Tried unplugging from power sugre strip and plugging directly into wall outlet - same result. Cheched cables and connections. Computer was left on overnight and this started around 1:30am. No storms in area, just bitter cold.
Hi,
This BIOS error code points to memory errors. Please see this HP Support document.
You could try reseating the memory modules. If this fails you may have a bad memory module.
Jaco
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Could be BIOS related..
The link below will tell you what the Beep codes indicate..Follow the instructions as per the the beep codes
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I have been experiencing three loud beeps on startup with my Macbook Pro.
Aftter the beeps, the computer stays on a blank screen until I force a shutdown and restart, sometimes taking 3 tries to get past the beeps. Otherwise, It runs great, never crashes or locks up.
I tried reseating the RAM (2-1 gig dimms) after someone told me they thought that the distinctive 3-beep warning was a "bad ram" message. That did not make a difference.
Does anyone know what this may mean?
Thanks,
Dave Kowalski
[email protected]2nd that - first check the ram is firmly seated - sometimes it's not all the way in the slots..
Take a look here;
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58442
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One week ago, my computer (Lenovo ThinkPad T500) has started beeping upon startup (one long, two short) and will not allow the system to start. I have to shut down and restart a considerable amount of times before the display finally shows up. The odd thing is that it has informed me that this indicates a video problem, and yet I have run diagnostics and the such, and there is nothing wrong. Furthermore, my computer runs perfectly, if not even better than before the beeps started.
This problem is starting to get annoying and I'm afraid that I might irreversibly damage my computer if I keep trying to start it up when it is beeping. How can I fix this?
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Go to Solution.katrimc, welcome to the forum
according to the Hardware Maintainance Manual, (pdf p. 52), the beep code means that you possibly have a problem with either your System Board, Display or Memory. I suggest removing and reseating your memory, (pdf p. 78 or look here), and if the problem persists to run memtest86 to check your memory. Let it make at least 3 full passes.
If your memory passes and the symptoms still persist you should call support.
Let the forum know how you get on.
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New Macbook Pro beeping on startup + showing progress bar
Hi;
Yesterday I bought my new 13inch MacBook Pro. When I came to turn it on this morning, it first made a beep sound; then it showed the Apple logo with a progress bar under it. The bar made no progress, suddenly it rebooted again but without making any sound, and the Apple logo re-showed again with the bar. This happeded 3 times before the Mac booted.
Any ideas?
Please help, I am new to Mac, and I'm Lovin' It.
Thank you.
Elias.eliasfromnewyork wrote:
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Below is the result:
Hardware Information:
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2009)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro5,3
1 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU: 2 cores
4 GB RAM
Video Information:
NVIDIA GeForce 9400M - VRAM: 256 MB
NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT - VRAM: 512 MB
Audio Plug-ins:
BluetoothAudioPlugIn: Version: 1.0
AirPlay: Version: 1.9
AppleAVBAudio: Version: 2.0.0
iSightAudio: Version: 7.7.3
Startup Items:
HP IO - Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP IO
System Software:
OS X 10.9 (13A603) - Uptime: 3 days 22:8:6
Disk Information:
ST9500420ASG disk0 : (500.11 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted>: 209.7 MB
Macintosh HD (disk0s2) /: 499.25 GB (220.49 GB free)
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted>: 650 MB
HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS23N
USB Information:
Apple Inc. Built-in iSight
Apple Internal Memory Card Reader
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Apple Inc. BRCM2046 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
FireWire Information:
Thunderbolt Information:
Kernel Extensions:
com.rim.driver.BlackBerryUSBDriverInt (0.0.64)
com.livedrive.filesystems.livedrivefs (2.1.14)
Problem System Launch Daemons:
Problem System Launch Agents:
Launch Daemons:
[loaded] com.adobe.fpsaud.plist
[loaded] com.adobe.versioncueCS4.plist
[loaded] com.creativebe.MainMenuHelper.plist
[loaded] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2.Agent.plist
[loaded] com.magican.castle.plist
[loaded] com.microsoft.office.licensing.helper.plist
[loaded] com.rim.BBDaemon.plist
[failed] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.plugin.AntiTheft.daemon.plist
Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.adobe.CS4ServiceManager.plist
[loaded] com.hp.messagecenter.launcher.plist
[loaded] com.hp.productresearch.plist
[loaded] com.rim.BBLaunchAgent.plist
User Launch Agents:
[loaded] com.adobe.ARM.[...].plist
[failed] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.diskSpaceWatcher.plist
[failed] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.scheduledScan.plist
[failed] com.macpaw.CleanMyMac2Helper.trashWatcher.plist
[failed] com.UninstallerTool.plist
[failed] com.VolumeWatcherTool.plist
[failed] com.zeobit.MacKeeper.Helper.plist
User Login Items:
BlackBerry Device Manager
HP Scheduler
3rd Party Preference Panes:
Adobe Version Cue CS4
DC30 Xact Driver Panel
Flash Player
Flip4Mac WMV
Perian
Internet Plug-ins:
AdobePDFViewer.plugin
AdobePDFViewerNPAPI.plugin
Default Browser.plugin
Flash Player.plugin
FlashPlayer-10.6.plugin
Flip4Mac WMV Plugin.plugin
iPhotoPhotocast.plugin
JavaAppletPlugin.plugin
OfficeLiveBrowserPlugin.plugin
QuickTime Plugin.plugin
SharePointBrowserPlugin.plugin
Silverlight.plugin
User Internet Plug-ins:
OctoshapeWeb.plugin
Bad Fonts:
None
Time Machine:
Mobile backups: OFF
Auto backup: NO
Volumes being backed up:
Macintosh HD: Disk size: 499.25 GB Disk used: 278.75 GB
Destinations:
TOSHIBA EXT [Local] (Last used)
Total size: 2 TB
Total number of backups: 5
Oldest backup: 2013-10-24 23:21:31 +0000
Last backup: 2013-10-25 02:59:08 +0000
Size of backup disk: Excellent
Backup size 2 TB > (Disk size 499.25 GB X 3)
Top Processes by CPU:
3% WindowServer
1% EtreCheck
1% Microsoft PowerPoint
0% BBLaunchAgent
0% fontd
0% aosnotifyd
Top Processes by Memory:
168 MB Microsoft PowerPoint
123 MB Safari
86 MB Mail
74 MB WindowServer
45 MB com.apple.WebKit.Networking
45 MB com.apple.WebKit.WebContent
41 MB Finder
41 MB PluginProcess
41 MB mds_stores
33 MB Notes
Virtual Memory Statistics:
72 MB Free RAM
1.27 GB Active RAM
1.24 GB Inactive RAM
667 MB Wired RAM
2.58 GB Page-ins
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Computer won't startup after Tiger install with Maxtor external drive
I just upgraded to Tiger on my G4 Dual 450. The computer will not startup with my Maxtor 200 MB external hard drive connected. When it is connected I get a message to restart my computer. The computer starts up and runs with no problems when the Maxtor is not connected. When I connect the Maxtor after the computer is started I get a gray screen to restart my computer. I can connect the Maxtor to another G4 in my office with no problems. Does anyone have any ideas?
G4 Dual 450 MHz Mac OS X (10.4.8)Hi, platteau1. Welcome to the Discussions.
You wrote: "When it is connected I get a message to restart my computer."You are describing the following message:
That indicates a kernel panic.
1. First, I suggest you contact Maxtor as there may be a problem with the external drive or it may require a firmware update.
2. Next, see my "General FireWire troubleshooting" FAQ for advice that may help you troubleshoot the FireWire drive. It may be as simple as a bad FireWire cable or FireWire port on your Mac.
3. Finally, see also my "Resolving Kernel Panics" FAQ. This FAQ includes step-by-step instructions for identifying and resolving some of the most common causes of kernel panics. The FAQ is a roadmap: start at the beginning and work systematically through the end, i.e. the "If all else fails..." section.
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Welcome to Apple's Discussions.
One strange thing is that the total ram only shows up as 1.19 when it should add up to 1216 MBs; that is two 512's, one 128, and one 64mb stick.
1216MB is correct, and 1.19GB is correct. RAM math is a bit odd because it is base2. One GB = 1024MB, not 1000MB. So, 1216MB divided by 1024MB/GB yields 1.19GB.
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