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Thanks for taking time out to respond everyone. Its very much appreciated.
The beeping happened twice this morning. (and on the third occassion it booted into windows) Since then I restarted it once more and it has been normal.
As for the keyboard - I do use an external keyboard attached to the laptop for conveninence. There was definitely nothing in the DVD drive and no book or anything etc. As for the key being stuck, I didn't really notice anything at that point (but early morning anything is possible!!) but I ll defnitely keep a look out keep a look out.
One thing i did notice was that a couple of days ago, there was an update that came via Windows Update for the keyboard. The update changed the graphics etc of how the volume key works so I would presume it was something of a "substantial nature" the keyboard is always attached to the comp so could it be something with that? I always make it a point to remove any external HDD etc...but yea the keyboard is always attached.
If it does continue to start as normal should I still do the RAM test specified above or let it be? I can manage the ram removal - testing and putting it back...but anything more physical with the MB will probabaly be out of my league to be honest which I wouldn't wanna attempt it on my own..
And you are right I did have my camera ready to record it and upload it when I re-started..(seriously does sound like a fire alarm!! that s what scared the crap outa me in the morning....kinda like imminent doom here it comes noise - if u get my drift!!)