What causes four beeps followed by a system shut down?

What causes forced shut down proceed by four beeps?

For products produced after 1999:
4 beeps = no good boot images in the boot ROM (and/or bad sys config block)

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My computer starts, bar completes half way and the system shuts down. Dont know what happened.

Starting abnormally, Like when I start my MacBook pro which is almost new. A bar runs on the white screen and then when it reached half way system shut down. Can anyone help. Any way to reset my computer.
Also, when I am going to option, the system doesn't allow me by saying hard disk is locked. Kindly help out

OS X- Gray progress bar appears under Apple logo during startup
I suggest you need to erase your drive and reinstall OS X. Be prepared for the possibility that your hard drive has failed.
Install or Reinstall Mavericks or Mountain Lion from Scratch
Be sure you backup your files to an external drive or second internal drive because the following procedure will remove everything from the hard drive.
OS X Mavericks- Erase and reinstall OS X
OS X Mountain Lion- Erase and reinstall OS X
OS X Lion- Erase and reinstall Mac OS X
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible
because it is three times faster than wireless.

Auto System Shut Down

Currently I am trying to put together a new computer. I have all the parts needed, and they are compatible. I put everything together, double/tripled checked all connections. when i try to turn it on, it runs for about 10 seconds, then just shuts off. ;( I'm running it bare, i have no monitor, keyboard, mouse, and sound connected. I just turned it on barebone.
I am using:
K7N2 Delta-L Motherboard
AMD 2800 Benton
2x 512 kingston Ram sticks
80gb 7200rpm hard drive
floppy
DVD drive
CD/RW drive
350watt enermax power supply
I have tried taking one of the ram sticks out and turning it on, it didn't work.
I tired getting a new 350watt antec power supply, it didn't work.
WHAT ELSE CAN I DO?!?! ?( ;(
Once again my problem is that the system shuts down automaticly after I turn it on. It will run for about 10 seconds then... it's down again.
PLEASE!! SOMEONE HELP!! ;(

CMOS is the chip that stores ya bios info like date, time and cpu settings etc.
It's the 3 pins bellow the small round silver battery.
On my K7N2-L (non Delta) it's jumper JBAT1
It as 2 settings 1 = keep data (normal use)
2 = clear data
look at following X = jumper position o = empty pin
Keep data
O
x
x
Clear data
x
x
o
after clearing cmos (do it with power off on PC or u will fry it) u will then need to setup bios again.
If this still wont boot have a look at jumpers J10 & J11
J10 sets cpu fsb mode
J11 sets cpu fsb frequency.
Look in ya manual it's in there.
Try to get PC to post by setting J11 to
J11 o J10 o
x o J10 not bridged = 100mhz
x
J11 safe mode cpu fsb 100mhz.
It will post then. Just the cpu will be set to a lower speed then it is.
If it posts go in to bios and hit set bios default then bridge J10 making it 133/166 mhz and J11 x
x
o this sets J11 to default 133
reboot and it should post good cpu speed.
Hope u understand all this junk i just wrote

Premiere Pro CS4 crashes and system shuts down while rendering

Hi All,
Good morning everyone, my system shuts down while rendering using Adobe media encoder from premiere pro. I have tried the following:
1.Completely removing CS4 and reinstalling.
2. Updating all the video drivers.
3. Re installing the Operating System (XP and Vista)
But the issue persists, i have attached the crash report and any thoughts are highly appreciated.
Regards,
Vincent

A number of problems pop out of your DXDIAG:
Both your video driver and your audio driver are more than 3 years old.
Your F drive is slow, because of the fill rate of 90%. You lack other hard disks.
You have Matrox, BlackMagic, Nero, Sony, DivX and other stuff installed. It has been a long time ago that I have seen such a long list of DirectShow filters installed.
Suggestions: Update your drivers, clean up your F drive and add another disk, remove all that Matrox stuff, possibly include BlackMagic and Sony.
What export/encoding settings do you use from what sequence settings?

System shuts down immediately upon build

My whole computer shuts down immediately upon trying to build a project. It only happens with one project. I can build other projects just fine. I was able to build this project just fine 5 months ago. I deleted the build folder to save space, but have made no other changes since then, other than transferring the project folder to another hard drive. Now every time I try to build the whole computer immediately shuts down.
My first thought, is somehow an asset went bad, but I have no idea how that could have happened because every thing worked fine five months ago. I can't even determine what causes the crash from the log because it happens immediately. I have tried transferring the project folder to other hard drives, but the same thing occurs. My biggest question is even with a corrupt asset why would the entire system shut down. I would think I would just receive an error message.
Thoughts on correcting the problem or any information as to what could cause the whole system to shut down would be appreciated. Thank you.

Jurgen,
Thanks for your reply. You are right, the key was in that file. (Volker also pointed me in that direction). For some reason it had a name for my server that was not in my CFTGCP #10.
WARNING => DpNetCheck: NiHostToAddr(PTC02.PTC) failed (rc=-2)
I do not know where it got that address from. It is close to the correct address but because it was not exactly correct the network access failed. Once I made the change the jobs stayed up.
On to to the next problem....
Alan

System shut down during F110 payment run

During the F110 payment run, the PRD system shut down. There were 259 items in the proposal and according to the status 42 posting orders were generated and completed. What is the process to handle this problem? Can the payment run be re-started?
It appears that clearing documents were created for some open items before the system shut down but no checks are showing in the check register. Has this happened to anyone before and what steps should be taken to resolve this?

Is it a matter of...
1. deleting the output of the payment run,
2. deleting the proposal
3. canceling the the payment check by check using FCH8 if any occurred
4. reseting and reversing the clearing documents created using FBRA before the system shut down
5. start a new payment run

IMac from 2009, 4 GB RAM. System shuts down when I use safari or make much moves on the trackpath.

I've got an iMac from 2009, 4 GB RAM. System shuts down when I use safari or make much moves on the trackpath. Use Mavericks, installed Mavericks again on clean system. Problem still exist. What now?

The 2009 iMaccan take 8 GB ram, while it should run ok with 4 it might be a rather inexpensive test to put in 8 and see if that clears up the problems. Mavericks is going to use almost 2 GB itself so, unless you are opening a lot of applications, you should get by with 4 GB. But I would go for 8 and see how it does.

SYstem Shuts Down Every Time if on AC Power.

1. This does not happen if running on battery.
2. Lenovo suggested test seem to prove it is not a hardware problem --doesn't happen if on "F1" key.
3. Replaced power cord -no change
4. They think it could be defective Windows 7 Upgrade. Did not point to Virus. I have Virus protection.
5. Does not happen when booting up. Only when startup is complete and W7 Start screed is up.
6. Started happening a couple of months ago, at random, once a day. Now it goes black in just minutes, overtime.
7 W7 was installed bout six months ago. Was fine.
8 Can't reload W7 because Microsoft requires you to be on AC power to load.
9. If attempt to load from CD, system shuts down --goes black, complete shut down.

Hi, ttranfagli
I have a few questions so I can get a better grip on the issue at hand:
What is your machine type and model? Also, what do you mean by "if on "F1" key"? Also, have you tried this in Safe Mode? Finally, does this occur if the machine is running off of AC power only with the battery removed?
Thanks in advance,
Adam
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Recently I tried adding disc menu to my project and an error occurs and system shuts down using pre9

Recently I tried adding disc menu to my project and an error occurs and system shuts down using pre elements 9 on mac how can this be repaired

From the Premiere Elements Information FAQ http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1042180
•What version of Premiere Elements? Include the minor version number (e.g., Premiere Elements 9 with the 9.0.1 update).
•What operating system? This should include specific minor version numbers, like "Mac OSX v10.6.8"---not just "Mac".
•Have you installed any recent program or OS updates? (If not, you should. They fix a lot of problems.)
•What kind(s) of image file(s)? When talking about camera raw files, include the model of camera.
•If you are getting error message(s), what is the full text of the error message(s)?
•What were you doing when the problem occurred?
•What other software are you running?
•Tell us about your computer hardware. How much RAM is installed? How much free space is on your system (C:) drive?
•Has this ever worked before? If so, do you recall any changes you made to Premiere Elements, such as adding Plug-ins, brushes, etc.? Did you make any changes to your system, such as updating hardware, printers or drivers; or installing/uninstalling any programs?
And some other questions...
•What are you editing, and does your video have a red line over it BEFORE you do any work?
•Have you viewed the tutorial links at http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1275830 page?
•Which version of Quicktime do you have installed?

System shuts down while burning project

While burning a DVD project the system shuts down randomly. I started burning a project and everything went fine until it started actually writing to the DVD. I walked away from the system for a minute and when I came back it was off. When I restarted it the DVD was unusable.
I thought it may have had something to do with the energy saver features, so I turned off anything that would put the hard drive or display to sleep. I even surfed the Net during one burn to make sure the system remained active, but it shut off anyway.
I ruined 3 DVDs so far. Any thoughts?

Do you get any output from iDVD in the console log when this happens?

A rectangle box with four options, Restart,Sleep,Cancel and Shut Down appears some times when I boot up, how can I stop this from happening?

A rectangle box come up sometimes when I boot up my computer, it says, Are you sure you want to shut down your computer now? and has four boxes Restart, Sleep,Cancel and Shut Down. How can I get rid of this annoying occurance?

That box is normally invoked with Control-Eject.

USB external HD does not turn off after system shut down

This is not a new issue in Leopard. I had this issue also in Tiger but I never bothered to ask whether there may be a solution to this issue.
I have firewire as well as USB HDs attached to my iMac. If I put my computer to sleep both the firewire and the USB HDs turn themselves off. The HDs come back to live after I reawake the Mac. But if I turn off the iMac then only the firewire HDs turn themselves off. The USB HDs remain turned on.
Is there a setting somewhere that can be changed so that the USB external HDs turn themselves off after system shut down?

Detlef Schmitt wrote:
This is not a new issue in Leopard. I had this issue also in Tiger but I never bothered to ask whether there may be a solution to this issue.
I have firewire as well as USB HDs attached to my iMac. If I put my computer to sleep both the firewire and the USB HDs turn themselves off. The HDs come back to live after I reawake the Mac. But if I turn off the iMac then only the firewire HDs turn themselves off. The USB HDs remain turned on.
Is there a setting somewhere that can be changed so that the USB external HDs turn themselves off after system shut down?
Since the issue is not a Leopard issue, and maybe not even a Tiger issue, you might check with the drive manufacturer for some assistance.
Does the drive turn off when you eject it and then pull out the USB plug? That's important.
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System Shuts Down with no Error in Log

My System will randomly shut down, especially if I am ripping a CD. I am not sure if it is heat as the machine stays pretty cool.
Though since I put in my Old Video Card I keep getting a System Beep during POST (1 long, 3 Short)
According to the Forums that should be a conventianal Memory error, but everything seems to work fine and I dont always get the beeps. I have reseated the RAM and this machine has not had any issues since I built over 18 months ago.
Any thoughts? Could the Memory do this? I was under the impression that Memory Error caused a BSOD not shut down the system, where Heat or Power would cause that?
Any help would be appreciated

Quote from: Drokare on 04-March-05, 02:18:39
Sorry about the temperature thing At the moment I have PCAlert 4 on the system and it shows 56-57 C. Is there a program out there that I can monitor the Temperature (Performance Log) and even the power at given times?
Speedfan
Cheers

My system shuts down when i ask it to sleep.. Help??!!

I have The operating system Windows 8.1. When i close the laptop or ask it to sleep it closes without a problem. On restart all the programs i had open are closed and it reboots as if i shut the laptop down rather than asked it to sleep.
I'm doing my dissertation at the minute and I have many tabs open, it just adds to my frustration when i have to re-open all the tabs and wait 2-5 minutes for the system to boot?
Is there anything I can do?
Knowhow at pc world said there is nothing i can do, its just an operating system fault?
HELP!!??
John

Hi,
How do you wake up your computer, pressing FN? How long it takes to wake up from sleep?
I suspect that your computer unexpected shut down when you put it into Sleep.
Please run SFC /scan command to check if there is any error or corrupted files which may cause the issue.
Would you please also check if there is any minidump created after sleep?
To ensure minidumps are enabled, refer to the step “Configure the dump type” in following article:
How to read the small memory dump file that is created by Windows if a crash occurs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/315263#method2
If there it is, please help to upload it here for our research.
Kate Li
TechNet Community Support

Safari not responding. Cannot force quit. Prevents system Shut-down.

From the console I am receinving this message:
12-03-15 12:38:42 PM [0x0-0x36036].com.apple.Safari[332] 2012-03-15 12:38:42.511 PluginProcess[335:903] Incompatible applications: app=com.apple.WebKit.PluginProcess, targetApp=com.apple.Safari

Please read this whole message before doing anything.
This procedure is a test, not a solution. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
Step 1
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account.
Enable guest logins and log in as Guest. For instructions, launch the System Preferences application, select Help from the menu bar, and enter “Set up a guest account” (without the quotes) in the search box.
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your personal files or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem(s)?
After testing, log out of the guest account and, in your own account, disable it if you wish. Any files you created in the guest account will be deleted automatically when you log out of it.
Note: If you’ve activated FileVault in Mac OS X 10.7 or later, then you can’t enable the Guest account. Create a new account in which to test, and delete it, including its home folder, after testing.
Step 2
The purpose of this step is to determine whether the problem is caused by third-party system modifications that load automatically at startup or login.
Disconnect all wired peripherals except those needed for the test, and remove all aftermarket expansion cards. Boot in safe mode and log in to the account with the problem. The instructions provided by Apple are as follows:
Be sure your Mac is shut down.
Press the power button.
Immediately after you hear the startup tone, hold the Shift key. The Shift key should be held as soon as possible after the startup tone, but not before the tone.
Release the Shift key when you see the gray Apple icon and the progress indicator (looks like a spinning gear).
Safe mode is much slower to boot and run than normal, and some things won’t work at all, including wireless networking on certain Macs.
The login screen appears even if you usually log in automatically. You must know your login password in order to log in. If you’ve forgotten the password, you will need to reset it before you begin.
Test while in safe mode. Same problem(s)?
After testing, reboot as usual (i.e., not in safe mode.) Post the results of steps 1 and 2.

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