# Built a new computer for my mom **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [August 30, 2007, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650 "2007-08-30T20:29:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2007, 8:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/1 "2007-08-30T20:29:16Z")
had it running on vista, shut it down to move it to hook it up the the network here in my apartment and now Everytime i go to start it up the mobo just beeps at me… it booted Vista just fine, now nothing… any ideas? this is the mobo > **[ECS GeForce6100SM-M (1.0) AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100S Micro ATX AMD...](https://www.newegg.com/product/product.aspx?item=N82E16813135039)** > > Buy ECS GeForce6100SM-M (1.0) AM2 NVIDIA GeForce 6100S Micro ATX AMD Motherboard with fast shipping and top-rated customer service.Once you know, you Newegg! this sux as monday is my mothers birthday and i wanted to have it setup for her ---
**Author:** ![Locutus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/locutus/32/7574_2.png) [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2007, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/2 "2007-08-30T20:32:03Z")
the beeps mean something. how many beeps? ---
**Author:** ![AKasprzyk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/akasprzyk/32/4967_2.png) [@AKasprzyk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AKasprzyk)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2007, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/3 "2007-08-30T20:37:43Z")
what kinda beeps? does it boot bios? ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2007, 8:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/4 "2007-08-30T20:52:32Z")
no bios… beeps just repat and repeat and stop and cycle just tried new ram, no change ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2007, 9:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/5 "2007-08-30T21:18:18Z")
how many beeps repeats… if its like a siren usually thats a heat warning. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2007, 9:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/6 "2007-08-30T21:24:26Z")
Beep then 1 second delay then beep… it cant be a heat warning as the computer wont even boot to bios… doesnt even wake the monitor out of sleep… its gotta be DOA ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2007, 9:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/7 "2007-08-30T21:39:52Z")
Clear the CMOS and see if it boots. Try re-seating everything if clearing the CMOS doesn’t work. ---
**Author:** ![AKasprzyk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/akasprzyk/32/4967_2.png) [@AKasprzyk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AKasprzyk)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2007, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/8 "2007-08-30T21:44:07Z")
hhmm my computer did this for a little while yesterday. i over clocked it a bit too much and it shut down and wouldnt boot for like 6 hours lol now its fine though… ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2007, 3:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/9 "2007-08-31T03:58:36Z")
are you using onboard video? ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2007, 4:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/10 "2007-08-31T04:11:30Z")
Clear the bios using the jumper. Remove everything but proc/1 memory stick/hard drive. Reseat what’s there, try to boot. If you can boot begin adding more components. ---
**Author:** ![ILCisDEAD](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/a87d85/32.png) [@ILCisDEAD](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILCisDEAD)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2007, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/11 "2007-08-31T08:29:44Z")
[quote=“BikerFry,post:10,topic:34650"”] Reseat what’s there, try to boot. [/quote] :tup: sounds like the ram isn’t properly seated, or the processor… if the HD was out it would get to at least the bios ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2007, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/12 "2007-08-31T08:39:45Z")
Indeedy, depending on the mobo it can mean several things. At this point just remove power, pull the battery for the BIOS settings. Then reseat Memory, CPU, and video (if applicable) If it still occurs, remove everything. And see if it will POST with nothing connected besides the necessary parts. (CPU, video, RAM, no drives/accessories) ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2007, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/13 "2007-08-31T15:17:53Z")
will try again when i get home, i pulled all memory , its using onboard video, only thing hooked up was the DVD drive and the hd (sata) ill try to fuck around with it and see wahts going on ---
**Author:** ![Djs87](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/djs87/32/5132_2.png) [@Djs87](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Djs87)\ **Post date:** [August 31, 2007, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/built-a-new-computer-for-my-mom/34650/14 "2007-08-31T17:14:16Z")
[http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml](http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml) That might help a bit. The phoenix bios codes are down the page a bit. Id imagine that applys to you. If that doesnt work, just google beep codes and such. Youll probably find useful info. Also try your manufactorer’s website forums. I found that all the problems I ever had with my evga board, were easily solved by checking out [evga.com/forums](http://evga.com/forums).