Getting a single beep upon startup, no video signal going to monitor.

you may use VGA monitor

This code is an indication that your video card has a problem.
Try removing it and putting it back in. Make sure it's properly seated (that's probably the problem)

If the monitor is showing you a "no signal" message, it's almost certainly working fine. There's no video coming in from the computer, and that's likely where the problem is. Try another monitor first. It's possible yours isn't recognizing the input signal, but it's unlikely. I've only seen that happen twice I can remember. Chances are that another monitor will say "no signal" as well. Either the computer isn't starting up, or the video isn't working.

If you hear all the sounds of a normal startup (usually a single beep when the motherboard finishes power-on tests, hard drive activity shown by the front panel indicator, and finally the Windows startup sound through your speakers), then the video circuitry is bad. If the video is integrated onto the motherboard, you can install a replacement video card in an open expansion slot. If you already have a separate video card you can replace it.

If the computer isn't starting, you need to suspect memory, the motherboard, power supply or processor. You might also have a bad hard drive, optical drive or other device connected which is preventing startup. Begin by unplugging everything except the main parts: memory, processor and fan, power supply and (if used) video card. If the system starts up, you can identify the bad part by reconnecting them one at a time until the problem comes back. If the system still doesn't start with the minimum hardware, part substitution is how you'll figure out which is responsible.

It can be frustrating, but you'll get the thing going. Good luck, and thanks for using Fixya!

here is a link to all the beep codes this should help you


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

hope that is ok

do you get a single beep about 2 to 5 seconds after the system is powered up..? If no, then your mainboard IS NOT working. The fans and hard drives will still spin up even if the mainboard is not booting. You need to listen for that single beep as this tells you that the boards POST (power on self test) has completed and all is well. If it does not beep, then you have a mainboard issue. Reply to this and tell us if you hear this beep or not..

First you need to know which BIOS you have and how many beeps it is producing... these beeps are the POST - Power On Self Test. They tell us if there are problems such as missing keyboard, video card not working, memory faults etc...

Then you need to go to the appropriate BIOS site and see what the number of beeps mean.

If it is a single beep - it means all is well...
As you are not getting anything more you should check to see if the Hard Drive (HD) light flashes - if so - the HD is probably operating ok and loading your system but there is either a problem with your monitor or video card... borrow another monitor and see if that helps...

But it all depends on the number of beeps you get and what kind - long and short beeps (like morse code).

If this helped you at all please vote!

One beep is good. Multiple beeps is not good.

Most likely you have a loose connection.
Generally if not the connection, the monitor has gone dead.
Possibly you have a defective Video Card
Unfortunately, you may have a defective System.

The first two are generally the cause of such problems.

Check all your connections in the back of the machine. A large Blue or White rectangular connector should be going to the back of the machine, these are color coded so the plug will go in, only one direction in only one port.

After making sure you are connected check your monitor power cable, assuming you get no Lights on the monitor at all.

After that: You may have to assume that either the monitor is dead, or that the video portion of the system is dead. This would require that you either replace the Video Card in the machine. If you get more then one single beep, you may have this problem

Or

This will require that you replace the System Board, if you are getting more then one Single beep you may have this problem.

Please let us know when all the connections are in order, so we can better diagnose the issue.

Good Luck

RAM usually goes in pairs. Do tests with two sticke. They have to be identical

Hi Ivematthew,
Usually, that red light is simply an indicator that the mainboard is receiving a 5volt supply from the power supply and you must NEVER install or remove any mainboard components whilst this light is on. In fact, dont touch the instde if the case or the mainboard if this light is on.
If you are getting a no signal on your monitor, try turning off at the mains and pulling the plug out, then touch the metal chassis of the case BEFORE you touch anything inside the case.
Then carefully remove your video card and re-install it into the same slot, you can even do this a couple of times. Then try booting the system up.
Also, check that both ends of the video cable are securely connected and that the cable appears undamaged.
I have to ask, Is the system booting up?
Are you getting a single beep at the start of the boot or is your system beeping more then once?
If it is beeping more then once, count the length and number of beeps and go to the ASUS website where you can use the beep code to locate the particular fault the mainboard is signalling about.
Let me know how things go and email me if you are still having issues OK?

Swoop611

Get a new Hard Drive and plug it into your USB Port