PCG-FR415S beeping on start up....

[bugs]

Hi,

When I start the notebook, it beeps 3 times then pauses again 3 times then pauses and beeps once! Then nothing happens!

Can any1 shed some light please?

[jammold]

Sounds like a BIOS problem - these beeps are POST (Power-On Self Test) warnings, indicative of hardware errors.

If the computer is under the original one-year warranty then you should ring Sony ASAP via phone. THe contact number can be found on VAIO-Link.

[William]

If its out of warranty look here:

http://www.uktsupport.co.uk/reference/biosb.htm

or here:

http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm#08


If your computer has an AMI bios try removing and then reinserting the memory.

If its Phoenix - I can't find a 3,3,1

William

[jammold]

Bear in mind that Phoenix manufacture all of the Award BIOS, and Award Modular BIOS chips, along with their own Phoenix make.

Great guide William!:smileycool:

[William]

Thanks James,

Can't find a 3.3.1 so lets hope its in warranty - It doesn't sound too good.

If you are that way inclined, I would still try reinserting the RAM and if possible (may not be) press F2 enter the bios setup and reload the default values (F10?)

William

[bugs]

Hi,

I removed 1 of the 256mb, ddr chips & it booted up! thanks

[jammold]

Glad we could be of service!

[William]

Very pleased the resolution appears to be so simple.

Have you tried putting RAM chip back in - It may not be faulty.

William