hmmm, try clearing CMos if possible (there should be a jumper, or just remvove the battery if possible) and reseat everything

VictorKaum: he he, I've seen this! The new HP vectra's do an annoying little warble deal like they're trying to phone home, unfortunately they do it with a bad mainboard too so you gotta go through the motions to make sure.

~THEJRC~