New PC Start Up Problems (BEEP Codes)

[Mudodad]

Just built a new PC with the following specs:

AMD 2600, 256Mb DDR RAM, 100 gig HD, MSI KT4V MOBO, 128Mb DDR AGP eGeFORCE FX VIDEO CARD.

Having the the following problem when go to start it. (This is prior to loading any software.)

Get the following beep codes:

2 quick beeps then 8 short beeps immediately after the 2 quick. Then about 10 seconds later I get 2 short beeps followed by 1 short.

I've checked to make sure the video card & memory are seated properly. I've double & triple checked all the jumper settings to make sure I didn't set those wrong, those are good. Checked to make sure the power is set to the right voltage (115)

This problem repeats itself even when I've disconnected the HD, and removed the video card. I've removed them each by themselves and together same problem as above.

The only time the problem doesn't repeat itself is when the memory is removed, then I get the standard 3 beeps which indicates memory problem.

I'm thinking BIOS problem or faulty HD. I get no picture on my monitor, so all I have are audible signals that there is a problem.

Any body got any ideas?

:confused:

[Budfred]

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I am guessing it is the video card... It can be tricky to properly install an AGP card, it will generally click twice if you do it right. Since you are getting the same code when you remove the video card as with it, it is probably that. Some computers won't POST at all without the video card... The hard drive is likely to be irrelevant at this point, but I would leave it disconnected until you sort this out....