computer won't post

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lodingi

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i decided to build a spare computer out of all the spare parts i had laying around. the only item i didn't have lying around was a cd/dvd drive. having 2 dives in my main rig (see sig) i figure i'd borrow one.

i removed the slave drive and when i tured on my pc, it would not post. all i get is a single beep every 4-5 seconds. the beep lasts 2-3 seconds. i'm very confused by this. the computer was rock solid until i removed the cd drive. i tried clearing the cmos hoping that would fix it. it did not. i am so pissed at myself right now. i hope you can help me. thanks.
 
The only thing I can think of would possibly be ram. Complete failure to post can definately be a sign of fried ram.

Of course, I realize your ram spontaniously failing after removing and reinstalling a drive would be a bit odd, but that's all I can really think of.
 
boy that would stink. i have a single stick and no way to test it. i hope it's not a ram issue.
 
i can't get that far. i get no video. there's only a blank screen with that annoying beep.
 
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