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Hi there,


I don't know whats wrong I took the cmos battery out and then replaced it to rest the bios and now everytime i switch the pc on I get nothing on the monitor and I get one long beep and two short beeps which indicates there is a problem with the vga but when i change the card with a work card it still keeps on beeping the orginal card is an on board one and the new one is a pci one but it doesn't resovle the problem. I've tried taking the cmos out again and taking the power off completely but still the same problem.

The machine that i have is a ibm netvista it's a got a rev:1.4 ibm motherboard it s a 2.6 p4 256 ddr ram 60g hd I 've tried looking for motherboard manual of the net but can't find on to see if the jumper settings need to be changed or something it's causing me reall problems please help me

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Given what has already tried and 's RAM check, here is a focused escalation path that goes beyond basic reseating and card swaps. Follow these steps in order and note which change produces any difference — that information narrows the fault quickly.

  • Power down, unplug, and hold the case power button for 10–15 seconds to discharge caps.
  • Remove all nonessential devices and expansion cards (leave only CPU, one RAM module, PSU, motherboard speaker and one video output).
  • Fit a single known-good RAM stick into the slot recommended by the manual (first slot). Make sure the speaker is connected so POST beep patterns are audible.
  • Use a known-good monitor and cable, and confirm the monitor input selection. Boot and record any beeps or LED indicator behavior.

If the problem persists, check these specific failure modes:

  • Slot/type mismatch: confirm the video card matches the board slot (PCI vs AGP/PCIe on older systems). Some boards require a jumper/BIOS setting to disable onboard video when using an add-in card.
  • Power rails: a marginal PSU can let fans spin but fail video. Swap in a known-good PSU rather than relying on readings from a suspect supply.
  • Physical faults: inspect the board for bulging capacitors, burn marks, bent pins (CPU socket area), and a broken retention clip on the video slot.
  • BIOS flash caution: if BIOS was reflashed, ensure the exact board BIOS was used. A wrong image can leave the board unbootable; vendor recovery procedures are sometimes required.

If none of the above helps, the likely culprits are a failed motherboard (or integrated video) or a bad slot. At that point, either use a compatible replacement board or seek a shop that can run a POST diagnostic card and confirm which component is failing. Use anti-static precautions when handling components.

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check the ram make sure its firm

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I.ve tried that and I also tried taking everything out and it still doesn't work it keeps beeping as if there is a problem with the vga i tried even flashing the bios but it still shows nothing up on the screen so i don't know what it's doing

what else can i do ??????????????????????????????????????/

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