why does my computer beep?
147305
Do u press the Shift Key a lot of time whn u play?
706150
Could be alot of things. Does the computer POST, what are the beep codes, do you get a splash screen for windows? Need to include more info.
1154014
The HD might be damaged. When a HD tends to start making noise  especially if it has never done this before it is a sign of a problem. Common cause of this is a defect from the manufacturer or inproper handling of the computer (ie moving it around when it is on).
606421
I had the same problem with my old crt monitor, the monitor itself was making the noise. I lowered the resolution of the monitor : Right click on desktop > properties>\nand it went away.
1028566
Sounds like it is the Ram. Take it out and re-seat it. If it stillbeeps take it out completely and see if the beeps are the same. If they are just go buy a new RAM stick. If that doesn't solve the problem it is time for a computer professional
92478
First thing to check is the CMOS settings. When you turn the machine on, it should beep once and produce something on the screen.  Some machines will print a message like "press F2 for set up", others will want you to press "delete", some "esc", and "cntrl-alt-s".  Anyway, if you don't get any beeps OR you get multiple beeps, then it's a configuration problem.\n\nNext thing to check is if the hard drive spins up.  Open your case, get a wooden spoon from the kitchen, put the small end on the hard drive and the spoon end to your ear, and turn on the machine.  If you don't hear it spin up, replace it.\n\nIf the CMOS setting can be retrieved, and the hard drive spins up, you should get a message on the screen like Bad MBR, No operationg system, etc.  These can be fixed by reinstalling the operating system or using tools from the operating system to recove them.\n\nCheck these things out, then ask another question once you have more details.
745639
It's probably either the case fan or the power supply fan. I have hit the case a few times and it will stop. Dont beat on your case though ha ha. Open up the case, and see if you can track it down.
380356
Just try and see if it works. You will probably have 512mb of RAM running at 233Mhz. If the speeds do not much then you were here several beeps when you start up your computer so you should know that something is wrong with your RAM. Different size doesn't matter but if you have a 512mb RAM module its better than having 2 256mb modules.
900183
its beep ... not beef ... and every pc is different ... if it makes more than one quick beep somthing is wrong ... either somthing is not plugged in ryt or needs to have power plugged in or is just bad part ...
905181
Go to http://www.dell.com/support and look up the BIOS beep codes.
818953
if it beeps 4 times (1 long 3 short) your video card is dead.  Get a new card to fix it.
921770
it is either a bad ground... assuming you have no surge protector, just have the computer plugged directly into the outlet, or it is gremlins in the tower humming along.
41586
The beeping sounds are errors. Depending on the number of beeps that means different things. Usually when you get one when you are shutting down it is because of a driver issue that is not resolving it self before the computer shuts down and it is trying to warn you of the issue.\n\nI would check your device manager and make sure everything is working and up to date.
72043
Some noises are normal and some are indicators that certain hardware like the hard drive may have a scratch on it or may be on it's way out. I would suggest backing up your data that you want to keep (Windows has a Backup Wizard found in accessories) and either wait for it to go out or have it looked at by an A+ Technician. Do not take no for an answer when you ask for an A+ Technician also ask for thier CompTia A+ Card.\nJohn\nA+ Certified Professional
898538
Your question got chopped off.  You need to provide more detail to get meaningful answers to your question; please edit your question and try not to cram everything into the subject line.\n\nOne piece of info that will help answerers out:  the precise number of beeps, and if there is any pattern of long and short beeps.\n\n===============\n\nIn repsonse to your additional details:  It sounds like a video hardware issue.  Open up the computer's case (FIRST make sure it's all powered down and disconnect everything) and check where the monitor plugs in.  If the computer uses a separate video card, make sure it's seated tighly into its slot - you might even try removing it and putting it back in.\n\nIf there is no separate video card, that means that the video is integrated into the motherboard.  In that case, you may end up having to get a new motherboard to get things working.  Or alternatively, installing a separate video card and configuring the system to use the new card instead of the integrated one.  Neither is an operation for computer rookies, unfortunately ... you may end up being better off to take the machine to a shop.\n\nSorry I don't have better news.  :-(  Best of luck, though.
459066
I believe the only parts of a pc which produce noise are the Power Supply fan and/or the hard drive.\nIf it's the fan, then it sounds like you need a new Power Supply (thankfully these aren't expensive) - however, if it's the hard drive that's making noise, it's a good sign that it's on it's way out - in which case, back up your data and replace it!
554066
I'm guessing by the sounds of it you have a dead CMOS battery. It's a little battery(looks like a watch battery) that keeps all that info like the system clock stored when you have the computer turned off. If that was to die you would be getting messages like this. I reccomend you replace it(if you know what you are doing) or bring it to a computer store and have them do it and it should fix the problem.