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Why system beeps when you start?

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The beeps sounds specify the error when the Bios fails the Post test (when your computer starts up).

Check out http://bioscentral.com for beep codes for the different Bios.

Abdul (CSC South Africa)

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It indicates some kind of problem that's been detected by the BIOS. The precise meaning depends on the manufacturer of the BIOS; you should see that on the screen as the computer starts. If you then search for 3 beeps and the BIOS writer (eg AMI or Phoenix) with Google, then you should find the answer to your question.

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1 long, 2 short Video adapter error: Bad or improperly seated video card

Repeating beeps Memory error: Bad or improperly seated RAM

1 long, 3 short Bad video RAM or video card not present

High-frequency beeps Overheated CPU: Check fans

Repeating high/low beeps CPU: Improperly seated or defective CPU

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It depends on the beeps.

The one I've heard the most is the easiest to fix, 3 beeps, which indicates faulty ram.

Your motherboard manufacturers site should be able to help.

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the beeping is not noise but diagnostic information.

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Three short beeps points to a possible memory error on your computer.

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It indicates that your system is starting or booting up.

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This beep is generated by the startup self test code if all the tests passed.

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Single beep means at everything is okay

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