Hi Ed,
It sounds like a memory problem to me. Try reinserting the memory module(s). Make sure
there isn't a piece of fluff or something stuck in the memory socket. This is assuming
the PC has an AMI BIOS chip. If you have a different BIOS, try searching the Net for
"beep codes" and the name of the BIOS, or see this URL for more info:
http://www.cybertechhelp.com/pages/tutorials/biosbeeps.html.
Another good resource is the alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell newsgroup. If you don't have
a newsreader set up, you can access it on the Web here and search for "beep codes":
http://groups.google.com/groups?hl=en&safe=off&group=alt.sys.pc-clone.packardbell
Good luck with that PB.
-Marg.
-----Original Message-----
From: Edwin Cohen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2001 4:44 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [SURVPC] dead computer
I volunteered to try to resuscitate the computer of an impecunious
acquaintance.
The computer is a Packard Bell (ugh) V134, with not bad specs--166 Intel
chip, win 95, etc.
I hooked it up to good CRT, KB, and mouse.
Upon power-on, I got three beeps, illumination of the power indicator,
and the fan working.
However, the monitor stayed absolutely blank, and the numlock and
capslock keys on the KB did not, when pressed produce any change in their
respective indicators.
The unit came without a manual (but with a startup CD). I was unable to
find any useful info on the web about this model.
Do we have a bad video card here? Does the video card control the KB
indicators and other KB functions? Or does this sound like a bad
motherboard?
Any ideas (other than boat anchor)?
Ed Cohen
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