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TICKET ARCHIVE -> alarm during startup

No Wonder User - Apr 27, 1998 - 7:45 pm

Knowledge Level: Beginner

Problem: Combination
Computer Type: Apple
Model: Performa 6200
RAM: Not related
RAM Enhancer: Virtual Memory
OS Version: MacOS 8.1

Description:
Installed OS8.1 Everything fine. Installed Adobe that came with OS8.1 now sometimes, not always, when starting me computer I get a long solid beep (Like an alert). After it stops booting up, the beep stops. I have no problems other than that. Do you know what this might mean? Can you help me? THANKS!

I tried the First Aid Disk (Says everything appears to be o.k.)

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No Wonder Tech - Apr 27, 1998 - 10:35 pm

a long, solid beep? that is a new one, at least for me. the mac can play a
variety of sounds at start-up, including the dreaded car crash sound. but a long, solid beep ? i wish there was a better way to describe it or send me a file of the sound.

in reading your description of the symptom, have you tried removing adobe? how about when you start-up with extensions off? did you install more memory? a start-up alert (even this one) can sometimes mean a SIMM (or DIMM) is not seated properly.

finally, while apple's disk first aid is ok, try getting a copy of norton's utilities (version 3.5) and run the diagnostics. nortons can find, diagnose, and even fix many problems, including corrupted files.

let me know if i have been of any help.

thanks