Dell laptop alarm at bootup

**Sam05** · 14-09-2009

I'm having a Dell laptop, on which i had installed Windows Xp. The problem is that when i turn on my laptop, it gives out an alarm sound at bootup. Everytime i get this particular alarm sound at bootup, whenever i turn on my laptop. After getting that particular alarm sound at bootup, it takes about 5 minutes to load. Does anyone knows why my Dell laptop gives out an alarm sound at bootup? Anyone with an idea of what might be wrong? Let me know the correct solution for the above issue.

**Gonzo** · 14-09-2009

Thats most likely cpu overheat, make sure the heatsink is clear of dust, try to use a can of compressed air to clean. I think you may be able to check the fan status in the BIOS. Make sure the heatsink is tight.

**Pugsly** · 14-09-2009

Have you installed any antivirus program on your pc? You may be unaware that the firewall gets loaded very early before the OS booted. Your issue seems to be the visible interface displaying on your machine.

**Simond** · 14-09-2009

It sounds like maybe your battery isn't seated properly, or possibly that the AC adapter connector isn't making good contact with the motherboard. Unplug it from the wall to test it to see if it turns to battery power. If the unit goes to the battery backup normally then check to see if it has a reset button on the unit.