I am currently in the process of assembling several computers that were previously hulks. One has a ASUS P5 board that was bare except for processor and for a K6-2 processor and the others are Compaq Deskpro's that had memory, and drives removed but had AGP, Sound intact. When I had pieced them together, with Ram only and no hard drives and tried to turn them on I had not recieved any activity from them except for various alarm signals. I have included the detailed case histories for the machines below. ASUS P5 AMD K6-2 Board: When ever I have turned this machine on I have only recieved a constant single beep alarm (i.e. beep, beep, beep, etc). I thought this had been the alarm for no ram, but after I had installed some it persisted. Could the processor be bad order? I might have to check the jumpers again, but I believe they are in the right spot. Compaq Deskpro: I had installed ram into two different machines that were nearly the same in way of parts remaining and removed (no drives, sound, agp, nic intact) I had installed ram and recieved an alarm (long beep, two short beeps). No display showed up on the monitor and the keyboards numlock light flashed consistantly. What am I missing that I'm not able to ressurect these machines? Is it an error with the ram say I have to reset jumpers on the board or is it something more critical? Are possible problems I am recieving all ways consistent in assembling a PC from scratch? The reason why I'm dealing with these machines is that I would like to assemble one or two machines for use as servers or work stations but also to prepare my self for when I eventually build a new computer. Your help is appreciated in advance, Thankyou very much, amtk_350 amtk_350@yahoo.com

No they are not common !!!! If you are receiving a memroy alarm, it could mean the module is not seated correctly, or it is in the wrong slot, or you may have blown the memory module... Find the jumpers which reset the cmos, remove the power cord going to the comp and reset the cmos. If you cant find these jumpers remove the battery fro the board for about 5 minutes, and that put it back. make sure you keep the contact surface clean.. If you still cant get boot have the memory modules tested.. How ever did you at any time remove and replace the processors from the boards ?? IF IT AINT BROKE, DONT FIX IT A8N-SLI Deluxe AMD X64 3500+ Wnchst Corsair 2x512 DDR400 Dual Channel GV-NX6600128D PCIX Graphics Card Ggbyte GT Pro CPU Cooler Zalman VF700-CU VGA Cool

Hi, Not really following you. The best trouble shooting is as follows (May be what you are already doing): Set the MB up on your insulated desktop with MB, Processor, One stick of ram, batt and Video. If it tries to post then add the KB. If it gets you into bios then add components one at the time. You should eliminate bad components easily. Good Luck, Jim

It's fun trying to get old hunks working isn't it. Depending on what Bios you have will determine what the beep codes mean. Decode Beep codes Goto the web site for the motherboard you want to use and download the manual for the board. It will explain how to clear the setting, it may also explain the beep code for your board. Post back after looking at manual. Never say Never Romeo Void Firefox 1.5.0.2 A Safer Browser Thunderbird 1.5.0.2

Hi again, I scrap out old computers, but I always get them working first. Mostly to test the components to be saved but also for the fun of it. Jim