Booting up noise

[Rubicon]

Recently, when booting up or coming out of standby, there are two grinding sounds one right after the other, maybe 4 or 5 seconds each.... as if it is struggling. Other than a few odds and ends problems which someone here always knows how to fix... ))))))))) Does anyone know what the grinding sound means? I built the machine over a year ago and this is what is in it.... can't keep from thinking something is about to die on me:

Asus MB P4P800-VM
Pentium 4/2.26GHz
Western Digital HD 80Gig
1 gig memory Crucial
Samsung DVD/CD combo

Much thanks and appreciation for your assistance!

[chuck4456]

Have you opened your case and attempted to determine the source of the sound?

[glc]

Sounds like the floppy drive is seeking to me. Does the floppy light come on when the noises occur?

[Rubicon]

Thanks, guys, after booting up twice and paying close attention after reading your responses... does it make sense the noise is coming from my monitor? Compaq Presario, 19", weighs a ton...

[flanzig1]

CRT monitors can make clicking sounds during boot up since the different boot screens are at different resolutions. I have an old 17" that clicks as it changes resolutions at the different screens.

[Rubicon]

The grinding sound this is making is not even close to a clicking sound. I know the sound you are talking about, though. The noise I'm calling grinding can also be described as the deep beginnings of a dog growling, but, it's from a machine.... I do not have a pet. ))))))

[flanzig1]

Could be the High voltage transformer in the monitor is going bad. when the monitor changes resolutions, you have a change of high voltage. Your monitor is probably in the 4 to 6 years of age I would guess.

[Rubicon]

Yes, it's in that range... If it goes out... I hope it isn't on a long weekend holiday... grrrrr..