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Weird noise on my computer???

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  • 06-06-2009 12:03am
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    RadioGaGa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭


    Ok so I'm not that technically informed when it comes to computers but I'm currently using a Dell Dimension 4600 and recently when I'm using the computer there is this really annoying beep sound that occurs every few seconds for 1-2 minute periods. It occurs even when I've no programs running and I'd like to get to the bottom of it.Tried Google but to no avail.

    Any advice is much appreciated.


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    KTRIC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 9,463 ✭✭✭KTRIC


    Unplug your keyboard, may be a stuck key


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    RadioGaGa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 113 ✭✭RadioGaGa


    Thanks for the quick reply :)
    I'm after unplugging it but the noise occurs very sporadically so only time will tell. Thanks for the help.

    Edit: Damn it! It's after starting again.


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    Maximus_Laggus
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    Does it beep on startup? or after it POSTS? Could be the motherboard beeping to warn of an error of some sort. In which case google your motherboard models "beep codes".


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    Canis Lupus
    Registered Users Posts: 9,893 ✭✭✭Canis Lupus


    Is the keyboard old? Had stuff spilt into it? Possibly a key gets stuck


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    dunworth1
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    is it coming from you speakers or from inside the computer its self


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    Podman
    Registered Users Posts: 887 ✭✭✭Podman


    Like others have indicated, it sounds to me like it could be a stuck key, or something not plugged in right.
    -check all the connectors
    -check out the device manager, there may be a driver missing
    -check the internal cards are all slotted in securely, reboot.

    Remember, do not unplug or plug-in a keyboard/mouse while the computer is on. Shut it down first using the "start" button.


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