I've been having an issue with my PC that I bought on eBay about a year ago. When I try to power it on, it beeps twice, and there's no display on the screen. The fan is also running way faster than usual. From what I found online, it seems to be a RAM issue. Here's what I've tried so far, even though I'm not very experienced:
- I took out the RAM sticks, cleaned them gently, and put them back in.
- I switched the RAM sticks around in different slots.
- I even tried booting with just one RAM stick at a time to see if one was faulty.
Despite all this, the two beeps persist, and I'm not sure where to go from here. What additional information do I need to provide to get help? Thanks!
1 Answer
We'd need to know your PC's make and model, as the beep codes can vary depending on the motherboard. Each firmware usually has a unique sequence for boot failures, which you can find in the user manual. If you suspect memory issues, it sounds like you’ve covered the basics already, so it might just be that your RAM is bad. Don’t forget to check the manual for specs on what RAM you need for replacement, like how many sticks it can support and their type.
I did some digging and found that it seems like this PC is a custom build. If you need more specifics, here’s what I can share: it has an "Intel Core i7 8th Gen." I also stumbled upon a user manual that might help: [Intel Core i7 User Manual](https://www.manualslib.com/manual/581088/Intel-Intel-Core-I7.html#).