Common Computer Problems and Solutions

Computer Speed is TOO SLOW
• Verify that your machine is the actual source of the problem.

• Videos that seem to buffer forever.
• Websites that take ages to load, may not be your computer’s
fault.
• Geek Squad Online Agent Derek Meister claims that many
people mistakenly identify a slow system as the problem
when “it’s actually not the computer, but their broadband
connection.”
Computer Speed is TOO SLOW
• If the problem is your PC:

• There are many reasons for slow speed of computer.
• check whether you have plenty of free space on the hard drive holding your
operating system. Windows needs room to create files while your system is
running. If your hard drive is maxed out, performance suffers. Now is the perfect
time to clear some space.
• Increase your RAM (Random Access Memory).
• Check your hard drive for physical or logical errors or bad sectors.
• Often, Bad sector reduces the speed of computer.
• Check for virus in your computer and also remove unwanted and unnecessary files
from your system. These tips will improve the speed of your computer.
Some tips to improve Computer Speed
 Clean your desktop and delete all unnecessary &
unwanted file from your desktop.
 Run disk clean up to remove unwanted files from
your system,
 Run disk Defragmenter to increase more space for
windows to work fast.
 click start, run, type. "prefetch" and enter. A new
window will appear, remove all files shown there.
 Again click start, run, type "%temp%" and press enter.
remove all files shown in the new window. By
applying these setting you can increase speed of your
computer.
COMPUTER FREEZES OR LAGS
Press the Ctrl & Alt & Del keys on your keyboard. Task Manager will pop
up.
In the Task Manager, click the Applications tab.
Highlight the “not responding” program/s with the status 'Not Responding'
and choose End Task.
Click “Yes” to confirm your action.
Do this for all programs that are not responding.
If the above steps failed, restart your computer
If you cannot shutdown/restart your computer, then hold down the power
button on the machine until it forcibly turns off. Wait a few seconds and then
turn it back on again.
You may unplug your computer,
Plug it again
Switch it on.
If you cannot resolve the issue, contact ITMS Helpdesk through telephone
numbers 723-0401 local 4425 and (02) 633-6752
NO POWER
Check if all the cables are securely plugged into the back of the
machine and the monitor.
Check if the power cables are plugged into a power socket and the
socket has been turned on.
Try using a different power socket
If you are using a power extension, replace the extension or plug the
power cable directly into a power socket in the wall.
Try to replace the power of your computer.
Check all the light indicator in the system unit:
o If there are lights on the case but not the monitor, then it's probably a monitor issue.
o If there are lights on the monitor but not the case, then it's probably a machine issue.
o If there are no lights on anything, then it may be possible there is a local power cut.
o With laptops, try removing the power cable and the battery. Hold down the power button for
about ten seconds, and then plug the battery and power cable in again. Press the power button to see if it
switches on.
Starting PC, a message appears “Setup can’t copy the files…)
When reaches at “Kernal Deguger”)
When you try to install Windows and during setup at

“Kernal Debuger” point you see a error, it mean that
there is some problem in your system’s Random Access
Memory (RAM). Replace your system’s RAM and run
setup again.
Starting PC, a message appears
“a message appears “operating system not found””)
 Restart your PC and by pressing Delete or F2 enter
into system setup and check your hard drive
detection.
 In advance system option check for Primary or
secondary drive. If your data cable and power supply
connector is connected accurately with hard, then
here you will see the capacity of hard drive. In this
case you have lost your operating system and so
install again windows.
 If you didn’t find any hard drive detection in setup, it
mean that cables are not connected with hard drive.
Also there could be any physical problem in your hard
drive.
There is no display on monitor. Beep Found.
 When you start your pc, you just hear a beep and
there is no display at all.
 If you hear beep 2 times continuously, it mean there
is some problem in your RAM and if you hear beep
once after a little gape, it means your Display
Adapter is not working.
 In case of display card (VGA) you can also check the
connectivity of card on your mother board if you are
using external card. In case of built-in, use external
VGA card.
When Playing any 3D game, system
Goes slow down
 When a system become slow while playing a game, it

means you are using low speed graphic card. Many
cards are available in market. To improve better
performance for games and graphics install at least
512MB.
NO DISPLAY ON THE MONITOR/SCREEN
Check if both the computer and monitor are on.

Check if the monitor is securely plugged into the computer.
Check if the power cable is firmly plugged into the monitor.
Some computers have multiple display ports, so make sure you
have plugged the monitor into the correct one. Try each one in
turn, switching the monitor off then on in between moves.
Check the brightness & contrast levels of the monitor via the
menu button, to make sure it has not been set too dark.
Move the mouse or press any key on the keyboard to make sure
the screensaver is not on or that the computer is not on standby,
hibernation/sleep mode.
NON-SYSTEM DISK OR DISK ERROR
Remove any floppy disks, CD/DVD discs and USB

memory sticks or external hard drives and try booting up
again.
If you hear unusual noise, power off the computer.
When you play a song or video movie,
system stops
 This problem is often caused by sound hardware.

When we play a movie then graphics and sound both
work at same time. So if any hardware is not
functioning well then your system will become hang.
My Computer turns off by itself
Typically this is due to dying power supply, bad cable

connections, defective battery or overheating when the
computer shuts down by itself to cool down.
Tips: Check first of all that the cables are properly

connected. If the computer is very hot, check if the fan
needs cleaning of dust. If it is a laptop, check whether
your battery has deteriorated over time and may need to
be replaced.
KEYBOARD/MOUSE ERROR
Check if the keyboard/mouse is firmly plugged into the correct
ps2/usb port of the computer.
Try to unplug the mouse or the keyboard, then reinsert it back
into computer.
Try to plug your USB keyboard/mouse into a different USB
socket.
Replace the keyboard/mouse.
Press Caps Lock and/or Num Lock on your keyboard, if the
indicators did not light up, your keyboard might be busted.
If you are using a wireless keyboard/mouse, try pressing the
reset button on the device or replace the batteries.
My Computer makes Strange noises
If your computer suddenly starts to buzz or vibrate, it

can be due to a hardware failure. High, whining noises
may indicate problems with the electrical components,
while buzzing noises are often caused by lack of
ventilation.
Tip: Clean the filter and fan for dust and make sure that
all air inlets are free. If you have a laptop, you can try to
uninstall and reinstall your sound drivers. If it is a
desktop, it may be that the sound card needs
replacement.
CANNOT BOOT INTO WINDOWS
In Windows Vista/7: Press F8 repeatedly at boot until

you get the Windows startup menu. One of the entries
in the menu is 'Repair your computer'. This may also be
shown automatically as an option if Windows failed to
start correctly last time around:
In Windows XP: Press F8 repeatedly at boot until you
get the Windows startup menu. Choose 'Safe Mode with
Command Prompt. You will need to type in a local
administrator username and password. Then type in:
%systemroot%\system32\restore\rstrui.exe and press
return.
ISSUES WITH MICROSOFT OFFICE
For Office 2007, run the Microsoft Office Diagnostics
tool:
o Click on Start -> All Programs -> Microsoft Office ->
Microsoft Office Tools -> Microsoft Office Diagnostics.
o Click on Continue to start the tests and repair any
problems found.
For Office 2010, run the Repair tool:
o Click on Start -> Control Panel -> Programs &
Features (or Add/Remove Programs in Windows XP).
o Click on 'Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010' and
then click on the Change button in the toolbar.
o Choose Repair and click on Continue.
Attack of the Blue Screen of Death
 Blue screen of death also known as BSOD is a blue screen error and the worst type of error a
computer can experience, unlike an application crash which doesn’t bring down the whole
system, BSOD error appear when Windows encounters a critical error it can’t recover from and cause
total shutdown of the system.
 What Causes Blue Screens of Death ? A BSOD have been present in all Windows-based operating
systems, Blue screen of death can be cause as a result of low level software
crashing , faulty/malfunctioning hardware , poorly written device drivers such as faulty
memory, power supply issues, overheating of components, or hardware running beyond its
specification limits.
Attack of the Blue Screen of Death
Blue screens are generally caused by problems with your

computer’s hardware or issues with its hardware driver
software. A blue screen occurs when Windows
encounters a “STOP Error.” This critical failure causes
Windows to crash and stop working. The only thing
Windows can do is stop the computer and restart it. And
this can lead to data loss, as programs don’t have a
chance to save their open data.
How to fix Blue Screen of Death
 Firstly, If you just install a new program or a piece of hardware,
install an update or you update a driver, then there is a very
good chance that the change you made caused the BSOD, you
can Undo the change you made and test again for the STOP
Error. Depending on what change you made, it may requires
you to do system restore to undo the recent system changes.
 Start your Pc with only necessary hardware, try to remove any
external devices connected or inserted to your computer if
they are not the hardware that starts your computer to the
operating system
 Make sure that a minimum amount of free space is available on
your Windowspartition i.e where your operating system
resides. Blue Screens of Death and other serious issues, like
data corruption can occur if there is not enough free space on
the partition used for the Windows operating system.
How to fix Blue Screen of Death
 Most Blue Screens of Death are hardware or driver related, so try to update
your drivers, an updated drivers could fix the cause of the STOP error.
 Try to update your computer anti-virus to the latest version and Scan your
computer for viruses because some viruses can cause a Blue Screen of
Death, especially ones that infect the boot sector.
 If Windows won’t start because of Blue Screen errors, try booting into Safe
Mode so that you can try fixing the problem. As the computer is booting,
repeatedly hit the F8 key until the Windows boot menu appears. Select Safe
Mode with Networking to boot into a stripped down version of Windows.
This will allow you to access your Device Manager, the internet, and other
system tools.
 TIP ; If you would like to see more detailed error message whenever a blue
screen appears When a blue screen occurs, Windows automatically creates
a “minidump” file that contains information about the crash and saves it to
your disk. You can view information about these minidumps to help identify
the cause of the blue screen.
WINDOWS DOES NOT START SUCCESSFULLY
OR REPEATEDLY DISPLAYS BLUE SCREEN
When you turn on the computer, press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly
until you get a Windows startup menu (same as to the image above). Choose to
start Windows in 'Safe Mode'. If Windows boots up and you can login, restart
Windows and let it boot as normal which may resolve the problem.
When you turn on the computer, press the F8 key on your keyboard repeatedly
until you get a Windows startup menu (same as the image above). Choose 'Last
Known Good Configuration', which will try and load Windows with the settings that
last worked successfully.
Run system restore.
System Restore is a feature of Windows can restore your machine to an earlier
point or from the time of last known configuration or before the time before you
started experiencing problems.
o System Restore will not delete any of your personal files or documents.
o To acces System Restore,
o Go to: Start -> All Programs -> Accessories -> System Tools -> System Restore.
o Choose a date and restore point that you would like Windows to restore to. You
should choose a date that is before the time you started experiencing the
problems.
Can’t Open email attachments
 If you have ever encountered an attachment that you couldn’t open,

it was probably because you didn’t have the software necessary to
view the file.
 The usual suspect is the Portable Document File (.pdf) file, for which
you can download a free PDF reader. If your problem involves a
different file format, a quick search on the attachment’s file
extension (the three letters after the period in the filename) should
tell you what type of program you need. If the attachment lacks a file
Missing
Taskbar Icons
 If icons have disappeared from the Taskbar's notification area, there are two
things to try: first, press the Windows key and [R], type "regedit" and press
[Enter].
 Browse to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\ Software\Classes\Local
Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\ CurrentVersion\TrayNotify, and delete
both IconStreams and PastIconsStream values.
 Reboot, or log off and back on again. If the problem persists in XP, and you can
live without it, open the Add or Remove Programs Control Panel, click
Add/Remove Windows Components, expand Networking Services, and untick
"UPnP User Interface". Then click OK > Next.
PC wont
sleep
Version: XP,
Vista, 7
 If your PC won't stay asleep it's often because a device is configured to bring it
out of standby when triggered. Identify the culprit by pressing the Windows key
and [R], type "cmd" and press [Enter].
 Type the following line and press [Enter]: powercfg –devicequery wake_armed
 Now press the Windows key and [R] again, but this time type "devmgmt.msc"
to open Device Manager. Find any devices listed earlier, then double-click them
and look for an Advanced or Power Management tab.
 Check if the device is allowed to bring the PC out of standby – if it is, untick all
the boxes that wake it. Click OK, close Device Manager and test it worked;
repeat the process if necessary.
Quick fixes
Version: XP, Vista, 7
 Microsoft has developed the Fix It Center tool, which
includes all of the automated fixes for various
Windows problems it has released over the last few
years. Download and install it from
http:// fixitcenter.support.microsoft.com, then launch
the tool from its desktop shortcut.
 A list of available troubleshooters for your version of
Windows will be listed; if one describes the problem
you're having then click the Run button next to it and
see if it can resolve your problem.
Verify System Files
Version: Vista and Windows 7
 Click Start, type "cmd", then right-click cmd.exe and
choose Run as Administrator > Continue. Type "sfc
/scannow" and press [Enter] to check your entire drive.
 Scan and replace
 Alternatively, type "sfc /SCANFILE=path \fi lename" and

press [Enter], replacing path\fi lename with your chosen
fi le – such as c:\windows\system32\riched32.dll.
PC keeps rebooting after windows update
 If your PC gets stuck in a cycle of rebooting during the
update process, you need to undo the updates using
System Restore. If your computer came without a
Windows disc, look for an option to access recovery
options, or tap [F8] before Windows starts loading, and
then choose "Repair your computer".
 If you have an installation disc, boot from it, select your
language and then choose "Repair your computer". In
both cases, when the menu appears, choose System
Restore to undo the update.
System Restore not working
 If you're having problems restoring your computer to an
earlier state, try booting into Safe Mode (tap [F8] as
your PC restarts) and running System Restore from
there.
 In Vista and Windows 7 there's also another option: you
can also run the tool directly from your Windows disc
(see tip seven, above) if you can't access Windows.
Windows Media
Player Missing Songs
Version: Vista and
Windows 7
 Tracks missing from Windows Media Player? Try clicking Start > All
Programs > Accessories. If you're using XP you should select the
Command Prompt, or in Vista or Windows 7 right-click it and
choose Run as Administrator.
 Switch to the folder containing your music using the cd command
(for example, cd music cd my documents\my music), then type
"attrib -s *.* /d /s" and press [Enter].
 Once complete, open Media Player and press [F3], or choose Tools
> Advanced > Restore Media Library (in Windows 7) to access all
your music again.
Action Center
Version: Windows
7
 Click the flag icon in the Taskbar's notification area to access the
Action Center. Here you can get an at-a-glance look at problems,
plus launch a series of troubleshooters to help quickly fix the
problems that plague you, without getting your hands dirty.
Fix Windows
Driver Problems
Version: XP, Vista,
7
 Most hardware problems can be traced to the drivers, the

software that enables them to work with Windows. When it comes
to tracking down problems, the first port of call should be
Windows' own Device Manager – here's how to troubleshoot
problems using this useful tool
 Step 1. Open Device Manager
 Press [Windows] + [R], type "devmgmt. msc" and press [Enter].
Look for yellow exclamation marks next to troublesome hardware
devices and double-click one.
Fix Windows
Driver Problems
Version: XP, Vista,
7
 Step 2. Get error details

 Look on the General tab for an error code and description of the
problem – if a troubleshoot button is present, click it to see if you
can fi x the problem easily.
Fix Windows
Driver Problems
Version: XP, Vista,
7
Step 3. Search online

If no fix is forthcoming, use the error details as part of
your web search – try a general search first, then add
your hardware's make and model if necessary.
Low Memory Error
 Fix this problem by making sure Windows is set to
handle your virtual memory settings; open the System
Control Panel and either click "Advanced system
settings" or switch to the Advanced tab.
 Then under Performance click Settings, select Advanced

and click Change. You need to verify that either
"Automatically manage paging file for all drives" (in
Vista or Windows 7) or "System managed size" (in
Windows XP) is selected, then if necessary click Set >
OK, rebooting when prompted.
Video Display
Problems
Version: XP,
Vista, 7
 When playing back video on your PC, does the screen appear too light or dark,
or is the colour balance all wrong? That's because the video uses special
"overlay" settings in place of Windows' own.
 To resolve this, right-click the desktop and look for an Nvidia or ATI option; if it's
not there, choose "Personalization" or "Properties" instead. Choose Settings or
Display Settings and look on the tabs for a video or advanced option.
 Once located, make sure the video settings are set to that of the player, and not
your graphics adaptor. When this is done, save your settings to resolve the
problem.
Clear print queue
 To clear the print queue try double-clicking your printer under
Printers and Faxes (Devices and Printers in Windows 7) and
choosing Printer > Cancel all Documents (or Purge all Documents);
if that doesn't work, and neither does switching the printer off for
a few minutes, try the following.
 Press the Windows key and [R], type "services.msc" and press
[Enter]. Right-click Print Spooler, and select Stop. Open
C:\Windows\ System32\spool\PRINTERS and delete its contents.
 Right-click Print Spooler again, and choose Start.

Double-Click Opens Search
 Can't open a drive by doubleclicking it? Right-click the C: drive and

check that the Search option is in bold, which indicates it's the
default choice.
 The fix is mercifully simple: click Start > Run, type "regsvr32/i
shell32.dll" and press [Enter].
CD/DVD drive problems
 Many disc problems can be traced to third-party disc-burning

software. If you've recently installed a new program, try removing
it and see if the issue is resolved. Conversely, if you've recently
removed a program, check the program's website to see if a clean-
up tool might be able to help.
 For example, the Nero General Clean Tool might solve things. If all

else fails, just run the Microsoft Fix It Center tool, select "Playing
and burning CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray Discs" and click Run. This
should resolve most outstanding burning issues.
Can’t Copy to memory card
 If you get an "0x80070052: the directory or file cannot be created"

error message when you're trying to copy files to a memory card,
you need to back up the data on it and format it. Then create new
a folder into which all your files should then be copied.
Program Help not working
 Some older programs use an outdated version of the Windows

Help program, which isn't in Vista or Windows 7 by default.
 If you can't open a program's Help file, you should be pointed to

download the files you need; if not visit
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/917607.
Windows Update Won’t Install
 If a single update won't install or keeps appearing as an update,
make a note of its KB number. Go to
www.microsoft.com/downloads and type the KB number into the
Search box to locate the standalone installer.
 Save this to your hard drive, reboot into Safe Mode and attempt to
install the update from there. In most cases the update will now
install successfully and you'll not be prompted for it again.
PC Won’t Shutdown
 Most shutdown problems are fixed in Windows updates or Service

Packs, so check you're up-to-date before troubleshooting. Then try
to identify what exactly causes Windows to hang; if you can find a
process or program, close it manually (using Task Manager if
necessary) to verify it's the culprit, then search the web for a
possible fix or update.
 If it starts with Windows, disable it. If you can't identify the culprit,
visithttp://support.microsoft.com/kb/308029 for an advanced
guide; the instructions are written for XP, but many can be applied
to Vista and Windows 7 too.
Error: Windows failed to start. A recent hardware or software change might
have caused the issue after you install Windows Updates
 After you install the latest Windows Updates and reboot your computer, you
may get the error below. To fix this, follow the steps in the Resolution section
below.
 To Fix this, follow the steps in method 1, it that doesn’t fix the issue, follow the
steps in method 2.Method 1: Use the Last Known Good Configuration to start
Windows
 When starting the PC using the Last Known Good Configuration, your computer
starts with the configuration from the last time your PC booted successfully. To
do this, follow these steps: Click the Start button, then click the arrow next
to Shut Down, then click Restart.
 As your computer starts, press and hold the F8 button. If the Windows logo
appears, you'll need to try again by shutting down and restarting your
computer. On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to
highlight Last Known Good Configuration (advanced), and then press Enter.
Windows will start normally. If you still can’t boot into windows successfully,
proceed to Method 2. (@next slide)
Method 2: Use the Startup Repair feature
 Startup Repair can detect and fix certain types of system problems that might prevent Windows
from starting.
To run Startup Repair using preinstalled recovery options:

Restart your computer using the PC's power button. Do one of the following:
 If your computer has a single operating system installed, press and hold the F8 key as your computer restarts. You need to
pressF8 before the Windows logo appears. If the Windows logo appears, you need to try again by waiting until the Windows
logon prompt appears, and then shutting down and restarting your computer.
 If your computer has more than one operating system, use the arrow keys to highlight the operating system you want to
repair, and then press and hold F8.
 On the Advanced Boot Options screen, use the arrow keys to highlight Repair your computer, and then
press Enter.
 Select a keyboard layout, and then click Next.
 On the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair, and then follow the on screen instructions.
 To run Startup Repair using the Windows installation disc or a system repair disc:Insert the Windows 7 or
Windows Vista installation disc or a system repair disc, and then shut down your computer.
 Restart your computer using the computer's power button.
 If prompted, press any key and then follow the instructions that appear.
 On the Install Windows page, or on the System Recovery Options page, choose your language and other
preferences, and then clickNext.
 If you're using the Windows installation disc, click Repair your computer.
 Select the Windows installation you want to repair, and then click Next.
 On the System Recovery Options menu, click Startup Repair, and then follow the on screen instructions.
TYPE OF BEEP CODES
AMI BIOS beep codes
Below are the AMI BIOS Beep code s that can occur. However, because of the wide variety of different computer manufacturers with this BIOS, the beep codes may vary.
American Megatrends Inc. (AMI)BIOS is one of the original brands of basic input/output system (BIOS) chip
and is probably the most commonly installed BIOS chip in today's personal computers. The "AMIBIOS" name is
one of the messages that may flash across your screen when you turn your computer on.
Beep Code Descriptions
1 short DRAM refresh failure
2 short Parity circuit failure
3 short Base 64K RAM failure
4 short System timer failure
5 short Process failure
6 short Keyboard controller Gate A20 error
7 short Virtual mode exception error
8 short Display memory Read/Write test failure
9 short ROM BIOS checksum failure
10 short CMOS shutdown Read/Write error
11 short Cache Memory error
1 long, 3 short Conventional/Extended memory failure
1 long, 8 short Display/Retrace test failed
two-tone siren Low CPU Fan speed, Voltage Level issue
TYPE OF BEEP CODES
IBM BIOS beep codes
Below are general IBM BIOS Beep codes that can occur. However, because of the wide variety of models
shipping with this BIOS, the beep codes may vary.
No Beeps No Power, Loose Card, or Short.
1 Short Beep Normal POST, computer is ok.
2 Short Beep POST error, review screen for error code.
Continuous Beep No Power, Loose Card, or Short.
Repeating Short Beep No Power, Loose Card, or Short.
1 Long and 1 Short Beep Motherboard issue.
1 Long and 2 Short Beeps Video (Mono/CGA Display Circuitry) issue.
1 Long and 3 Short Beeps. Video (EGA) Display Circuitry.
3 Long Beeps Keyboard or Keyboard card error.
1 Beep, Blank or Incorrect Display Video Display Circuitry.
No Beeps No Power, Loose Card, or Short.
1 Short Beep Normal POST, computer is ok.
2 Short Beep POST error, review screen for error code.
Continuous Beep No Power, Loose Card, or Short.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES
Dell beep codes

Below are the AMI BIOS Beep codes that can occur. However, because of the wide variety of different computer manufacturers with this BIOS, the beep codes may
vary.
1 beep BIOS ROM corruption or failure
2 beeps Memory (RAM) not detected
3 beeps Motherboard failure
4 beeps Memory (RAM) failure
5 beeps CMOS Battery failure
6 beeps Video card failure
7 beeps Bad processor (CPU)

TYPE OF BEEP CODES
Phoenix BIOS beep codes
Below are the beep codes for Phoenix BIOS Q3.07 OR 4.X
1-1-1-1 Unconfirmed beep code. Reseat RAM chips or

replace RAM chips as possible solution
1-1-1-3 Verify Real Mode.
1-1-2-1 Get CPU Type.
1-1-2-3 Initialize system hardware.
1-1-3-1 Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values.
1-1-3-2 Set in POST flag.
1-1-3-3 Initialize CPU registers.
1-1-4-1 Initialize cache to initial POST values.
1-1-4-3 Initialize I/O.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES

1-2-1-1 Initialize Power Management.
1-2-1-2 Load alternate registers with initial POST values.
1-2-1-3 Jump to UserPatch0.
1-2-2-1 Initialize keyboard controller.
1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum.
1-2-3-1 8254 timer initialization.
1-2-3-3 8237 DMA controller initialization.
1-2-4-1 Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller.
1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh.
1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller.
1-3-2-1 Set ES segment to register to 4 GB.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES

1-3-3-1 28 Autosize DRAM.
1-3-3-3 Clear 512K base RAM.
1-3-4-1 Test 512 base address lines.
1-3-4-3 Test 512K base memory.
1-4-1-3 Test CPU bus-clock frequency.
1-4-2-4 Reinitialize the chipset.
1-4-3-1 Shadow system BIOS ROM.
1-4-3-2 Reinitialize the cache.
1-4-3-3 Autosize cache.
1-4-4-1 Configure advanced chipset registers.
1-4-4-2 Load alternate registers with CMOS values.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES

2-1-1-1 Set Initial CPU speed.
2-1-1-3 Initialize interrupt vectors.
2-1-2-1 Initialize BIOS interrupts.
2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice.
2-1-2-4 Initialize manager for PCI Options ROMs.
2-1-3-1 Check video configuration against CMOS.
2-1-3-2 Initialize PCI bus and devices.
2-1-3-3 Initialize all video adapters in system.
2-1-4-1 Shadow video BIOS ROM.
2-1-4-3 Display copyright notice.
2-2-1-1 Display CPU Type and speed.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES

2-2-1-3 Test keyboard.
2-2-2-1 Set key click if enabled.
2-2-2-3 56 Enable keyboard.
2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts.
2-2-3-3 Display prompt Press F2 to enter SETUP.
2-2-4-1 Test RAM between 512 and 640k.
2-3-1-1 Test expanded memory.
2-3-1-3 Test extended memory address lines.
2-3-2-3 Configure advanced cache registers.
2-3-3-1 Enable external and CPU caches.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES

2-3-4-1 Display shadow message.
2-3-4-3 Display non-disposable segments.
2-4-1-1 Display error messages.
2-4-1-3 Check for configuration errors.
2-4-2-1 Test real-time clock.
2-4-2-3 Check for keyboard errors
2-4-4-1 Set up hardware interrupts vectors.
2-4-4-3 Test coprocessor if present.
3-1-1-1 Disable onboard I/O ports.
3-1-1-3 Detect and install external RS232 ports.
3-1-2-1 Detect and install external parallel ports.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES

3-1-2-3 Re-initialize onboard I/O ports.
3-1-3-1 Initialize BIOS Data Area.
3-1-3-3 Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area.
3-1-4-1 Initialize floppy controller.
3-2-1-1 Initialize hard disk controller.
3-2-1-2 Initialize local bus hard disk controller.
3-2-2-1 Disable A20 address line.
3-2-2-3 Clear huge ES segment register.
3-2-3-1 Search for option ROMs.
3-2-3-3 Shadow option ROMs.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES

3-2-4-1 Set up Power Management.
3-2-4-3 Enable hardware interrupts.
3-3-1-1 Set time of day.
3-3-1-3 Check key lock.
3-3-3-1 Erase F2 prompt.
3-3-3-3 Scan for F2 key stroke.
3-3-4-1 Enter SETUP.
3-3-4-3 Clear in POST flag.
3-4-1-1 Check for errors
3-4-1-3 POST done - prepare to boot operating system.
3-4-2-1 One beep.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES

3-4-2-3 Check password (optional).
3-4-3-1 Clear global descriptor table.
3-4-4-1 Clear parity checkers.
3-4-4-3 Clear screen (optional).
3-4-4-4 Check virus and backup reminders.
4-1-1-1 Try to boot with INT 19.
4-2-1-1 Interrupt handler error.
4-2-1-3 Unknown interrupt error.
4-2-2-1 Pending interrupt error.
4-2-2-3 Initialize option ROM error.
4-2-3-1 Shutdown error.

TYPE OF BEEP CODES

4-3-1-3 Initialize the chipset.
4-3-1-4 Initialize refresh counter.
4-3-2-1 Check for Forced Flash.
4-3-2-2 Check HW status of ROM.
4-3-2-3 BIOS ROM is OK.
4-3-2-4 Do a complete RAM test.
4-3-3-1 Do OEM initialization.
4-3-3-2 Initialize interrupt controller.
4-3-3-3 Read in bootstrap code.
4-3-3-4 Initialize all vectors.
4-3-4-1 Boot the Flash program.

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Computer Speed is TOO SLOW

• Verify that your machine is the actual source of the problem.

• If the problem is your PC:

When you try to install Windows and during setup at

 When a system become slow while playing a game, it

Check if both the computer and monitor are on.

Remove any floppy disks, CD/DVD discs and USB

 This problem is often caused by sound hardware.

Typically this is due to dying power supply, bad cable

Tips: Check first of all that the cables are properly

If your computer suddenly starts to buzz or vibrate, it

In Windows Vista/7: Press F8 repeatedly at boot until

Blue screens are generally caused by problems with your

 If you have ever encountered an attachment that you couldn’t open,

 Alternatively, type "sfc /SCANFILE=path \fi lename" and

 Most hardware problems can be traced to the drivers, the

 Step 2. Get error details

Step 3. Search online

 Then under Performance click Settings, select Advanced

 Right-click Print Spooler again, and choose Start.

 Can't open a drive by doubleclicking it? Right-click the C: drive and

 Many disc problems can be traced to third-party disc-burning

 For example, the Nero General Clean Tool might solve things. If all

 If you get an "0x80070052: the directory or file cannot be created"

 Some older programs use an outdated version of the Windows

 If you can't open a program's Help file, you should be pointed to

 Most shutdown problems are fixed in Windows updates or Service

To run Startup Repair using preinstalled recovery options:

No Beeps No Power, Loose Card, or Short.

1 Short Beep Normal POST, computer is ok.

2 Short Beep POST error, review screen for error code.

Continuous Beep No Power, Loose Card, or Short.

Repeating Short Beep No Power, Loose Card, or Short.

1 Long and 1 Short Beep Motherboard issue.

1 Long and 2 Short Beeps Video (Mono/CGA Display Circuitry) issue.

1 Long and 3 Short Beeps. Video (EGA) Display Circuitry.

3 Long Beeps Keyboard or Keyboard card error.

1 Beep, Blank or Incorrect Display Video Display Circuitry.

No Beeps No Power, Loose Card, or Short.

1 Short Beep Normal POST, computer is ok.

2 Short Beep POST error, review screen for error code.

Continuous Beep No Power, Loose Card, or Short.

Dell beep codes

Beep Code Descriptions

1 beep BIOS ROM corruption or failure

2 beeps Memory (RAM) not detected

4 beeps Memory (RAM) failure

5 beeps CMOS Battery failure

6 beeps Video card failure

7 beeps Bad processor (CPU)

Below are the beep codes for Phoenix BIOS Q3.07 OR 4.X

Beep Code Descriptions

1-1-1-1 Unconfirmed beep code. Reseat RAM chips or

1-1-1-3 Verify Real Mode.

1-1-2-1 Get CPU Type.

1-1-2-3 Initialize system hardware.

1-1-3-1 Initialize chipset registers with initial POST values.

1-1-3-2 Set in POST flag.

1-1-3-3 Initialize CPU registers.

1-1-4-1 Initialize cache to initial POST values.

1-1-4-3 Initialize I/O.

Below are the beep codes for Phoenix BIOS Q3.07 OR 4.X

1-2-1-1 Initialize Power Management.