Generic Beep Codes

Your computer may make some beeping sounds when you turn it on. Use the table below as a general guide as to what events each pattern of beeps represents. Beep Pattern Description of Problem One beep Computer POSTed fine Two beeps POST/CMOS Error One long beep, one short beep Motherboard Problem One long beep, two… Continue reading Generic Beep Codes

“Checking file system” appears on startup

Problem Every time you turn on your computer, a screen appears with the following message (or similar): “Checking file system on C: The type of the file system is NTFS. One of your disks needs to be checked for consistency. You may cancel the disk check, but it is strongly recommended that you continue.” Solution… Continue reading “Checking file system” appears on startup