SupaJ said:
Thanks, which version?
BTW - Does anyone know why my floppy is making noises?
Its just came up with smsss.exe - no disk error
For Stinger use Version :Stinger v2.5.3
GENERAL ISSUES
Noises from the computer can be caused by any of the following possibilities.
CD-ROM
Fan
Floppy
Hard drive
Power supply.
Below is a listing of components within the computer that may cause additional noise to be generated. To determine which of these components are causing your issue, first verify that lights on your hardware devices, such as the floppy drive are not on. If you are only encountering excessive noise when a device is accessed it is likely that device is causing your issue.
If the noise you are experiencing is occurring the entire time the computer is on it is possible that any of the below devices may be causing your issue. Attempt to distinguish which device is causing the issue by moving closer to each device and if possible attempt to physically disconnect that device temporarily to insure that is the device causing the noise.
CD-ROM
CD-ROM drives may generate various types of noises when the drive is accessed. This noise should be a soft whirling noise when the CD-ROM drive is accessed. This noise should only be generated when the CD-ROM is accessed.
It is abnormal for a CD-ROM to experience any of the following symptoms:
No noise
Clicking during accessing the CD-ROM.
Noises when the CD-ROM is not being accessed.
If you are exhibiting any of the above issues it is likely that the CD-ROM drive may be bad or failing and it is recommended that it be replaced.
FAN
There are several fans in computers that help provide ventilation to the computers components. There are several types of fans generally located in the computer, these fans include:
Case Fans – Case fans are additional fans provided with most computers today. Because of these additional fans you should expect additional noise from the computer.
You should not expect to hear any type of clicking or see any abnormal movement with the fan.
CPU fan – While not present on all computer processors fans are another contributor to computer noise.
You should only expect to hear a slight hum from the CPU fan common issues that can occur with CPU fans include the following:
Cable is hitting the fan causing a vibration.
CPU fan is loose causing vibration
CPU fan is bad causing additional noise.
Power supply fan – Refer to power supply for power supply and power supply fan potential noise issues.
FLOPPY
Floppy disk drives are generally a common cause for a loud noise during the boot sequence. This noise is caused when the computer attempts to read any disk if present in the computer. This is a normal noise and one of the only noises the floppy should generate.
If you experience any abnormal noise from the floppy disk drive when the drive is not being accessed, the computer floppy drive may have a physical issue.
HARD DRIVE
The computer hard disk drive is a common issue for additional noise. It is normal for a hard drive to produce noise. Normal types of noises you should expect to hear include a low humming or quite whistling sound.
Noises you should not expect to hear are any type of repetitive clicking, very noticeable humming or any type of hard thump. If any of these noises are experienced it is recommend that the hard disk drive be looked at or replaced as it may be going bad.
It is important to note that you will notice an increase volume of sound from a SCSI hard disk drive when compared to a standard IDE / EIDE hard disk drive.
POWER SUPPLY
The power supply is a common hardware component to cause an excessive amount of noise. This component provides your computer power as well as ventilation to the computer. Because of the fan within this device it is possible that the fan may become bad or dirty causing the fan to make an excessive amount of noise.
If it appears that an excessive amount of noise is coming from the fan located next to the location the power plug is connected to it is likely that the fan may be dirty or going bad. Attempt to clean the fan by using compressed air to blow dust dirt or hair from the fan. If this does not resolve the issue the Power Supply will need to be replaced.
