epicdave,
What can you tell us about the beeping? Generally with PCs, there will be a series of long and short beeps in some kind of repeating pattern which can indicate what component is causing the trouble.
Can you discern the number of beeps before the pattern repeats?
Failing that, or more generically I would suspect memory, system board, power supply. I'm going to suggest that if you are still in warranty that you contact service. If you are outside of warranty, I'll offer the following things I might try...
1) Memory - remove and reseat the memory. While you have each module out, check the condition of the little gold contacts. If they look dull or have dull spots where the contact is made (you will see the slight rub marks where the socket engages each tiny contact pad on the module) you can gently use a pencil eraser to clean the contacts on the memory - just rub the eraser back and forth a couple times gently and then wipe away any of the eraser material. Re-insert in the sockets and try to power on the PC again.
2) System board - could be any number of componenet failures which would require a board replacement. Depending on the BIOS, the beep codes can sometimes identify which component to confirm the diagnosis. Try removing any expansion cards and power up again.
3) Power supply - less likely as it sounds like it is working to some level since the system is beeping.
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