Previous Thread
Index
Next Thread
Print Thread
Go To
Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
M
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
M
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
Hi all,

I have an acer laptop 4 years old running xp. It has developed a hardware fault so that end of post I get 2 beeps and a message about a resource conflict.

Luckily I am told to press F1 to continue or F2 to enter bios. When I press F1 windows continues to load normally and then discovers new hardware the ethernet port which I try to install the drivers for.

Drivers fail to install no matter what I have tried to do, so I have disabled the ethernet port which stops windows xp from trying to install after each restart.

Returning the laptop to its factory condition makes no difference, it is definitely a hardware fault om the ethernet port in laptop which I can live with, wireless internet works fine

The annoying thing is the beeps at startup, can't see anything in a rather limited bios to disable the port, have tried to disable netowrk but no difference.

At least the laptop is working fine otherwise just the annoying beeps at startup and have to press F1 to load windows.

I know its definitely a hardware fault so would appreciate any ideas on how to fix it rather than having to get a new motherboard.

many thanks

martin

Off-Topic
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,058
W
Expert
Offline
Expert
W
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,058
There might be a support forum for your brand of laptop but unless there's a bios setting to disable, there might not be a (cheap)good answer.
Wyndham

Off-Topic
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,803
R
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
R
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 7,803
I complete windows install does not solve the issue?


Lenovo Win 10 16 gig ram, Mac mini with 16 gig of ram, BiaB 2022, Realband, Harrison Mixbus 32c version 9.1324, Melodyne 5 editor, Presonus Audiobox 1818VSL, Presonus control app, Komplete 49 key controller.
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Well AMI BIOS is the only BIOS that has a 2 beep code. If it indeed is an AMI BIOS the beep code indicates that there is an issue with the first block of memory.


John
ESI Gigaport HD+
Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be
15.6" Monitor
"The only Band is a Real Band"
www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php
Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 11,409
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 11,409
Make a backup of your hard drive!


Dan, BIAB2024, SoundCloud Win11, i7(12thGen), 32GB, 1TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD), 2TB Libraries, 1 TB(WD-Black), 2TB SSD(M.2 NVMe SSD)Data, Motu Audio Express, Keystation 61, SL88 Studio, Reaper

Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,439
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,439
Without actually being able to see the BIOS screen(s) is is difficult to say. Most systems allow you to disable on board resources like Ethernet ports, sound cards, even the video... But the access will be vendor specific, and often even model specific. I wish I could give you a definitive answer but I can't. My best suggestion is to FULLY explore every BIOS screen and to concur with the earlier suggestion to check out some Acer support forums.


--=-- My credo: If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing - just ask my missus, she'll tell ya laugh --=--
You're only paranoid if you're wrong!
Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
M
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
M
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
Thanks very much for all replies, I will try one of the acer forums and maybe even give a quick call to acer support.

I should have had it looked at last year when it was within the 3 year guarantee, but daughter was the main user and could live with the annoyance of the beep at startup.

Got her a new acer laptop so I have the old one. If it takes too much to fix will just live with it too, just a bit of annoyance at each startup.

thanks again

Martin

Off-Topic
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,892
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 18,892
Martin,

It might be worth searching the internet and seeing if this behavior is a symptom of the CMOS battery and that it is starting to become flat.

Regards,
Noel


MY SONGS...
Audiophile BIAB 2024
Off-Topic
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 824
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 824
Try taking the first RAM bank out and replacing it with the second one. Periphery unit faults normally show up when windows loads, sounds more like power or memory problem. I've had similar problems, once it was a RAM bank, once the battery unit connections.


Chris
Off-Topic
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Quote:

Try taking the first RAM bank out and replacing it with the second one. Periphery unit faults normally show up when windows loads, sounds more like power or memory problem. I've had similar problems, once it was a RAM bank, once the battery unit connections.




That's what I said above. The beep code supports this theory.


John
ESI Gigaport HD+
Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be
15.6" Monitor
"The only Band is a Real Band"
www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php
Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
M
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
M
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
Hi again everybody,

Thanks very much for the further input on this. Once windows xp loads on laptop after I press F1 then the system runs fine.

If its a memory problem as Sinbad or Silverstones think it could well be, would running the Memtest application show up any errors on the memory block, without having to remove the memory from the laptop?

thanks very much again,

Martin

Off-Topic
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,021
It should


John
ESI Gigaport HD+
Lenovo Turion II /4 Gig Ram/ Win7x64 be
15.6" Monitor
"The only Band is a Real Band"
www.wintertexaninfo.com/BANDS/JohnnyD.php
Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 20,821
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 20,821
Yes, IF you let it run for a long period of time, like overnight.


I want my last spoken words to be "I hid a million dollars under the........................"

64 bit Win 10 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware
Off-Topic
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 10,153
Veteran
Offline
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 10,153
Martin,
I would also physically look at the ethernet port. There's a possibility that two of the conducting wires got crunched together somehow. That might also give you a fault indications, and it's easy to check.

Gary


I'm blessed watching God do what He does best. I've had a few rough years, and I'm still not back to where I want to be, but I'm on the way and things are looking far better now than what they were!
Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
M
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
M
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
Thanks Gary,
Do you mean to look within the port viewable from the outside of the laptop or screw off the bottom of laptop and look inside?

Thanks
Martin

Off-Topic
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,439
Expert
Offline
Expert
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,439
Hi Martin,
Gary means to simply look into the port from the outside. There are 8 "wires" - actually Beryllium-Copper "springs" that are held under tension and which slip into the little notches in the RJ45 plug on the end of your patch lead when you plug it in. If some of these wires have been pushed out of position and are touching each other there is a possibility that the POST is detecting the fault.

BTW, while anything is possible, I'd be very surprised if you find a memopry fault based on the lack of report of strange things/unreliability once the machine is up and running.


--=-- My credo: If it's worth doing, it's worth overdoing - just ask my missus, she'll tell ya laugh --=--
You're only paranoid if you're wrong!
Off-Topic
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
M
Enthusiast
OP Offline
Enthusiast
M
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 90
Just checked the wires on the ethernet and they seem fine,will do a memtest on the memory and see what happens.

Probably will live with it then as its just a bit of an annoyance 2 beeps +having to press f1 at startup. Otherwise the computer runs fine in xp. I do have vista installed as well but its really slow.

Martin

Off-Topic
A
Anonymous
Unregistered
Anonymous
Unregistered
A

Off-Topic
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,616
R
Expert
Offline
Expert
R
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 1,616
I assume you checked Acer for a BIOS update? Sometimes that can fix the problem. You may consider re-installing the BIOS even if it is the same version. Also, check in the Device Manager properties for the actual device causing the conflict. Perhaps you can change a resource setting IRQ, etc there.

For what it's worth, I had a machine that gave me two beeps because of a defective hard drive.

R

Off-Topic
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 222
Apprentice
Offline
Apprentice
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 222
In case your PC is an Acer 5*** Series laptop, perhaps this thread from another forum will shed some light on the problem.

http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread96933.html

I found it and other references by Googling "Acer laptop + 2 beeps and a message about a resource conflict".

Hope this is helpful.


JBlatz
Previous Thread
Next Thread
Go To

Link Copied to Clipboard
ChatPG

Ask sales and support questions about Band-in-a-Box using natural language.

ChatPG's knowledge base includes the full Band-in-a-Box User Manual and sales information from the website.

PG Music News
User Video: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box®

The Bob Doyle Media YouTube channel is known for demonstrating how you can creatively incorporate AI into your projects - from your song projects to avatar building to face swapping, and more!

His latest video, Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box, he explains in detail how you can use the Melodist feature in Band-in-a-Box with ACE Studio. Follow along as he goes from "nothing" to "something" with his Band-in-a-Box MIDI Melodist track, using ACE Studio to turn it into a vocal track (or tracks, you'll see) by adding lyrics for those notes that will trigger some amazing AI vocals!

Watch: Next-Level AI Music Editing with ACE Studio and Band-in-a-Box


Band-in-a-Box® 2024 German for Windows is Here!

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 für Windows Deutsch ist verfügbar!

Wir waren fleißig und haben über 50 neue Funktionen und eine erstaunliche Sammlung neuer Inhalte hinzugefügt, darunter 222 RealTracks, neue RealStyles, MIDI SuperTracks, Instrumental Studies, "Songs with Vocals" Artist Performance Sets, abspielbare RealTracks Set 3, abspielbare RealDrums Set 2, zwei neue Sets von "RealDrums Stems", XPro Styles PAK 6, Xtra Styles PAK 17 und mehr!

Paket | Was ist Neu

Update Your PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 Today!

Add updated printing options, enhanced tracks settings, smoother use of MGU and SGU (BB files) within PowerTracks, and more with the latest PowerTracks Pro Audio 2024 update!

Learn more about this free update for PowerTracks Pro Audio & download it at www.pgmusic.com/support_windows_pt.htm#2024_5

The Newest RealBand 2024 Update is Here!

The newest RealBand 2024 Build 5 update is now available!

Download and install this to your RealBand 2024 for updated print options, streamlined loading and saving of .SGU & MGU (BB) files, and to add a number of program adjustments that address user-reported bugs and concerns.

This free update is available to all RealBand 2024 users. To learn more about this update and download it, head to www.pgmusic.com/support.realband.htm#20245

The Band-in-a-Box® Flash Drive Backup Option

Today (April 5) is National Flash Drive Day!

Did you know... not only can you download your Band-in-a-Box® Pro, MegaPAK, or PlusPAK purchase - you can also choose to add a flash drive backup copy with the installation files for only $15? It even comes with a Band-in-a-Box® keychain!

For the larger Band-in-a-Box® packages (UltraPAK, UltraPAK+, Audiophile Edition), the hard drive backup copy is available for only $25. This will include a preinstalled and ready to use program, along with your installation files.

Backup copies are offered during the checkout process on our website.

Already purchased your e-delivery version, and now you wish you had a backup copy? It's not too late! If your purchase was for the current version of Band-in-a-Box®, you can still reach out to our team directly to place your backup copy order!

Note: the Band-in-a-Box® keychain is only included with flash drive backup copies, and cannot be purchased separately.

Handy flash drive tip: Always try plugging in a USB device the wrong way first? If your flash drive (or other USB plug) doesn't have a symbol to indicate which way is up, look for the side with a seam on the metal connector (it only has a line across one side) - that's the side that either faces down or to the left, depending on your port placement.

Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows® Today!

Update your Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows for free with build 1111!

With this update, there's more control when saving images from the Print Preview window, we've added defaults to the MultiPicker for sorting and font size, updated printing options, updated RealTracks and other content, and addressed user-reported issues with the StylePicker, MIDI Soloists, key signature changes, and more!

Learn more about this free update for Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows at www.pgmusic.com/support_windowsupdates.htm#1111

Band-in-a-Box® 2024 Review: 4.75 out of 5 Stars!

If you're looking for a in-depth review of the newest Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows version, you'll definitely find it with Sound-Guy's latest review, Band-in-a-Box® 2024 for Windows Review: Incredible new capabilities to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs.

A few excerpts:
"The Tracks view is possibly the single most powerful addition in 2024 and opens up a new way to edit and generate accompaniments. Combined with the new MultiPicker Library Window, it makes BIAB nearly perfect as an 'intelligent' composer/arranger program."

"MIDI SuperTracks partial generation showing six variations – each time the section is generated it can be instantly auditioned, re-generated or backed out to a previous generation – and you can do this with any track type. This is MAJOR! This takes musical experimentation and honing an arrangement to a new level, and faster than ever."

"Band in a Box continues to be an expansive musical tool-set for both novice and experienced musicians to experiment, compose, arrange and mix songs, as well as an extensive educational resource. It is huge, with hundreds of functions, more than any one person is likely to ever use. Yet, so is any DAW that I have used. BIAB can do some things that no DAW does, and this year BIAB has more DAW-like functions than ever."

Forum Statistics
Forums66
Topics81,662
Posts735,549
Members38,532
Most Online2,537
Jan 19th, 2020
Newest Members
Jeffrey thomas, skyanderson3, akbrpra, Benfil77, William L
38,532 Registered Users
Top Posters(30 Days)
MarioD 173
DC Ron 101
dcuny 85
WaoBand 74
rsdean 74
Today's Birthdays
jazzkeith, Mavrick20002, Pain-Driven, rolfie, Roycol
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 7.7.5