- Nov 8, 2012
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Hello,
My desktop gaming PC will start up and beep three or four times after startup. Windows 7 does not start and neither does the BIOS. My monitor just shows a black screen.
Originally, when the computer booted up, I had the intentions of upgrading to Windows 10 with a fresh install. I plug in my flash drive with the ISO file, hold down F2 when computer starts, and at that exact moment the computer starts beeping. I had to hold down F2 because the computer starts too quickly to Windows so I am unable to enter the BIOS quick enough.
My method of fixing this is to remove the CMOS battery for 10-15 minutes and put it back, which will reset the settings. Should this not work I will troubleshoot further by removing my three 2GB RAM sticks going through each one to determine if any of them are faulty.
I will also completely clean my PC by removing each part individually since dust has really accumulated over 5 years. The CPU fan is LITERALLY caked in dust. My CPU is also overheating, with a idle temperature of 80c and a maximum temperature of 99c with an average temperature of 90c. This computer is NOT overclocked and everything is stock. This might also be a cause for concern since my beeping might be related to this. Anyhow, I will remove CPU fan, remove thermal paste, and replace with new Arctic Silver 5 using the vertical method.
Is this a good plan? Anybody have any suggestions? And ultimately, how can I tell what motherboard I have if my PC won't start?
My desktop gaming PC will start up and beep three or four times after startup. Windows 7 does not start and neither does the BIOS. My monitor just shows a black screen.
Originally, when the computer booted up, I had the intentions of upgrading to Windows 10 with a fresh install. I plug in my flash drive with the ISO file, hold down F2 when computer starts, and at that exact moment the computer starts beeping. I had to hold down F2 because the computer starts too quickly to Windows so I am unable to enter the BIOS quick enough.
My method of fixing this is to remove the CMOS battery for 10-15 minutes and put it back, which will reset the settings. Should this not work I will troubleshoot further by removing my three 2GB RAM sticks going through each one to determine if any of them are faulty.
I will also completely clean my PC by removing each part individually since dust has really accumulated over 5 years. The CPU fan is LITERALLY caked in dust. My CPU is also overheating, with a idle temperature of 80c and a maximum temperature of 99c with an average temperature of 90c. This computer is NOT overclocked and everything is stock. This might also be a cause for concern since my beeping might be related to this. Anyhow, I will remove CPU fan, remove thermal paste, and replace with new Arctic Silver 5 using the vertical method.
Is this a good plan? Anybody have any suggestions? And ultimately, how can I tell what motherboard I have if my PC won't start?
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