Re: [CGUYS] ACER beeping
Recommend getting NERO Info Tool (free) to determine motherboard and BIOS. My ACER is ACER board with Phoenix BIOS. If Acer uses Phoenix BIOS on one they probably use Phoenix BIOS on many if not all. So info on what beep codes are and what they mean for a Phoenix BIOS is at: www.computerhope.com/beep.htm * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ACER beeping
I have two WinXP PC's (Compaq and eMachines), which don't sound out beep codes. Is this an option or are they just turned off? Are beep codes no longer needed? Thanks, Richard P. So info on what beep codes are and what they mean for a Phoenix BIOS is at: www.computerhope.com/beep.htm * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ACER beeping
I have yet to see a PC BIOS that does not do this It is the way that the motherboard communicates a problem when the problem prevents normal communication (like text on the screen). It could be as simple as a mis-seated memory stick, or as serious as a damaged interface chip. The newer Dell's 'beep' when they see a non-Dell keyboard attached, even though the keybord works fine! Since you don't hear anything, then there is no problem to report. - Brian I have two WinXP PC's (Compaq and eMachines), which don't sound out beep codes. Is this an option or are they just turned off? Are beep codes no longer needed? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ACER beeping
Both. Many do not have speakers on board or anyway to give you a beep code. Second they may also be dead. The beep code was a BIOS way of telling you there was an on board problem. Stewart At 02:04 PM 11/23/2008, you wrote: I have two WinXP PC's (Compaq and eMachines), which don't sound out beep codes. Is this an option or are they just turned off? Are beep codes no longer needed? Thanks, Richard P. So info on what beep codes are and what they mean for a Phoenix BIOS is at: www.computerhope.com/beep.htm * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ACER beeping
Classic (Legacy?) beep codes produce a single beep at the end of a successful Power On Self Test. Fred Holmes At 03:20 PM 11/23/2008, Brian Jones wrote: I have yet to see a PC BIOS that does not do this It is the way that the motherboard communicates a problem when the problem prevents normal communication (like text on the screen). It could be as simple as a mis-seated memory stick, or as serious as a damaged interface chip. The newer Dell's 'beep' when they see a non-Dell keyboard attached, even though the keybord works fine! Since you don't hear anything, then there is no problem to report. - Brian I have two WinXP PC's (Compaq and eMachines), which don't sound out beep codes. Is this an option or are they just turned off? Are beep codes no longer needed? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ACER beeping
I'm assuming that the speaker would be on the motherboard. Would it be readily apparent? Richard P. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 6:01 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Both. Many do not have speakers on board or anyway to give you a beep code. Second they may also be dead. The beep code was a BIOS way of telling you there was an on board problem. Stewart At 02:04 PM 11/23/2008, you wrote: I have two WinXP PC's (Compaq and eMachines), which don't sound out beep codes. Is this an option or are they just turned off? Are beep codes no longer needed? Thanks, Richard P. So info on what beep codes are and what they mean for a Phoenix BIOS is at: www.computerhope.com/beep.htm * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] ACER beeping
It might be. On the old ones you connected an external speaker to the motherboard. I have not looked closely on the newer ones. Stewart At 09:02 PM 11/23/2008, you wrote: I'm assuming that the speaker would be on the motherboard. Would it be readily apparent? Richard P. On Sun, Nov 23, 2008 at 6:01 PM, Rev. Stewart Marshall [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Both. Many do not have speakers on board or anyway to give you a beep code. Second they may also be dead. The beep code was a BIOS way of telling you there was an on board problem. Stewart At 02:04 PM 11/23/2008, you wrote: I have two WinXP PC's (Compaq and eMachines), which don't sound out beep codes. Is this an option or are they just turned off? Are beep codes no longer needed? Thanks, Richard P. So info on what beep codes are and what they mean for a Phoenix BIOS is at: www.computerhope.com/beep.htm * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] Acer beeping
Everyone's answer will depend a lot on what level of technical expertise you have, but you haven't really made that clear. I mean, have you already tried exhaustive web searches to turn up the beep codes for Acers? Have you tried pulling all the USB devices/cards/RAM? You may prefer to take it to a local computer shop (e.g. Staples). On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 8:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a (hardware) problem.? My computer - Acer Desktop Aspire E571 with Windows Vista - beeps at turn on.? the monitor does not come on unless I turn it off and then on and then it only stays on for a few seconds.? The beeping continues in 4 second intervals with a? 2 second silence in between.? The computer is 1.5 yrs old and out of warrenty.? Where to take the unit? or can I do something myself?? I've done all the fixes? - plugged and unplugged, etc. thanks for your help. gwen * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
You may prefer to take it to a local computer shop (e.g. Staples). Is that part a joke or have you discovered something we should know? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
Sorry. I thought Staples had a computer repair service. Am I thinking of Best Buy? I dunno, as I do this type of work myself. On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 11:55 AM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may prefer to take it to a local computer shop (e.g. Staples). Is that part a joke or have you discovered something we should know? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
Based on my observations of the quality of service at the big box electronic chain stores, you might as well fold your money into the shape of a boat and set it adrift on the Potomac. Those folks are in the business of selling you new Stuff, not repairing anything. You would be much better off finding a local guy whose reputation can be checked. (just my opinion, of course) Mike Tony B wrote: Sorry. I thought Staples had a computer repair service. Am I thinking of Best Buy? I dunno, as I do this type of work myself. On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 11:55 AM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may prefer to take it to a local computer shop (e.g. Staples). Is that part a joke or have you discovered something we should know? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
Agreed. They either want to sell you something or they wipe out any information you have and do a reload. Find a local person who does work. Not too long ago, even that was not good enough for one of my members. My organist asked me what to do not so long ago, as their computer had died and the local shop told them they needed a new motherboard. I told her let me look at the worst would happen is that I get her another motherboard. Turns out they simply powered it up and told her she needed a new motherboard. The extra video card that had been added had fired the cooling fan and shorted. Replaced the video card and they were back up and running. Stewart At 12:21 PM 11/22/2008, you wrote: Based on my observations of the quality of service at the big box electronic chain stores, you might as well fold your money into the shape of a boat and set it adrift on the Potomac. Those folks are in the business of selling you new Stuff, not repairing anything. You would be much better off finding a local guy whose reputation can be checked. (just my opinion, of course) Mike Rev. Stewart A. Marshall mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Prince of Peace www.princeofpeaceozark.org Ozark, AL SL 82 * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
Staples does have a computer repair service but it's not marketed yet. It's called Staple's Easy Tech: http://www.staples.com/sbd/cre/marketing/easytech/fix.html They are planning a mass marketing soon. Don't have any experience with them but all this info is direct from a Staple's manager. Richard P. On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 1:08 PM, Tony B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry. I thought Staples had a computer repair service. Am I thinking of Best Buy? I dunno, as I do this type of work myself. On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 11:55 AM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may prefer to take it to a local computer shop (e.g. Staples). Is that part a joke or have you discovered something we should know? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
They are planning a mass marketing soon. Don't have any experience with them but all this info is direct from a Staple's manager. Well shouldn't Tony have them fix his computers a few times before he sends one of our innocent list members over there to be shorn? So to get back to business, does anyone know which set of beep codes is used by Acer? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 2:08 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So to get back to business, does anyone know which set of beep codes is used by Acer? This site may have some clues: http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/laptop-support/163870-acer-aspire-5100-three-beeps-no-screen-boot.html I recommend the original poster count carefully and look for text that may indicate whether it is AMI, Phoenix, or some other BIOS. -- John DeCarlo, My Views Are My Own http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=34091576500ref=mf * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
Do you have some evidence Staples will try to clip the OP or are you just pulling that out of your butt? The vast majority of computer users aren't interested in researching beep codes or opening their case. Take it to someone is the best advice I can give her so far. If she reports back with a lot of technical expertise, that advice may change. On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 2:08 PM, Tom Piwowar [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They are planning a mass marketing soon. Don't have any experience with them but all this info is direct from a Staple's manager. Well shouldn't Tony have them fix his computers a few times before he sends one of our innocent list members over there to be shorn? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
The vast majority of computer users aren't interested in researching beep codes or opening their case. Take it to someone is the best advice I can give her so far. If she reports back with a lot of technical expertise, that advice may change. I can't and won't quarrel with Take it to someone. But telling someone to go to Staples or any big box store is not something you do. Even big box stores, like Micro Center, that specialize only in computers are very unlikely to treat the customer well. I just Googled arlington va computer repair and got a bunch of hits that look like they are small businesses. I also note that yelp.com has an IT Services Computer Repair category that has several reviews. The guy I used to recommend (AllNet) looks to have closed. Too bad, he was good and treated customers very fairly. Anybody know if he just moved? * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
This sounds like some kinda problem with the boot sequence ...if it's a windows xp machine, try booting with repeated press of F8 to get to the boot selection screen and select boot last known stable configuration and if that works, you are good to go... -Original Message- From: Tony B [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 11:16 AM Subject: Acer beeping Everyone's answer will depend a lot on what level of technical expertise you have, but you haven't really made that clear. I mean, have you already tried exhaustive web searches to turn up the beep codes for Acers? Have you tried pulling all the USB devices/cards/RAM? You may prefer to take it to a local computer shop (e.g. Staples). On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 8:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a (hardware) problem.? My computer - Acer Desktop Aspire E571 with Windows Vista - beeps at turn on.? the monitor does not come on unless I turn it off and then on and then it only stays on for a few seconds.? The beeping continues in 4 second intervals with a? 2 second silence in between.? The computer is 1.5 yrs old and out of warrenty.? Where to take the unit? or can I do something myself?? I've done all the fixes? - plugged and unplugged, etc. thanks for your help. gwen * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
[CGUYS] ACER beeping
Recommend getting NERO Info Tool (free) to determine motherboard and BIOS. My ACER is ACER board with Phoenix BIOS. http://www.nero.com/enu/support-nero8-tools-utilities.html _ Proud to be a PC? Show the world. Download the “I’m a PC” Messenger themepack now. hthttp://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/119642558/direct/01/ * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
Re: [CGUYS] Acer beeping
I am not familiar with vista ...why not ask in the group if that same option would be available ...or else, boot pressing F8 repeatedly right through the boot from the very start before you see windows at all and see if that choice is there which, if shown, will not hurt anything... but, the group members are much, MUCH, smarter than myself ...good luck! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 4:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Acer beeping I have windows vista - any other ideas? -Original Message- From: RLeeSimon [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: 'Computer Guys Discussion List' COMPUTERGUYS-L@LISTSERV.AOL.COM Sent: Sat, 22 Nov 2008 4:20 pm Subject: RE: Acer beeping This sounds like some kinda problem with the boot sequence ...if it's a windows xp machine, try booting with repeated press of F8 to get to the boot selection screen and select boot last known stable configuration and if that works, you are good to go... -Original Message- From: Tony B [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 11:16 AM Subject: Acer beeping Everyone's answer will depend a lot on what level of technical expertise you have, but you haven't really made that clear. I mean, have you already tried exhaustive web searches to turn up the beep codes for Acers? Have you tried pulling all the USB devices/cards/RAM? You may prefer to take it to a local computer shop (e.g. Staples). On Sat, Nov 22, 2008 at 8:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a (hardware) problem.? My computer - Acer Desktop Aspire E571 with Windows Vista - beeps at turn on.? the monitor does not come on unless I turn it off and then on and then it only stays on for a few seconds.? The beeping continues in 4 second intervals with a? 2 second silence in between.? The computer is 1.5 yrs old and out of warrenty.? Where to take the unit? or can I do something myself?? I've done all the fixes? - plugged and unplugged, etc. thanks for your help. gwen * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** * _ Traveling over the river or through the woods this holiday season? Get http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212816426x1200798402/aol?redir=htt p://www.mapquest.com/toolbar?ncid=emlwemqmq0001 the MapQuest Toolbar. Directions, Traffic, Gas Prices More! * ** List info, subscription management, list rules, archives, privacy ** ** policy, calmness, a member map, and more at http://www.cguys.org/ ** *
