Troubleshoot beeping computers
Download as PPTX, PDF3 likes2,182 views
Beep codes from computers provide troubleshooting information about startup issues. A single beep indicates a normal startup. Multiple short beeps, like two or three, usually relate to memory problems. Five beeps point to issues with the motherboard or CPU, while beeps like six or seven mean problems with the CPU or motherboard chips. The number of beeps corresponds to specific components that may need repair or replacement.
Troubleshoot beeping computers
- 2. STEP 1 • Your first step is to look at the information about the meaning of beeping codes. • Beep codes are important & useful tolls when troubleshooting booting issues.
- 3. STEP 2 • No beep is usually a power problem that can be related to the power supply, motherboard or both. • Always check your battery power before thinking there is a bigger problem.
- 4. BEEP CODES • ONE beep is a normal POST
- 5. BEEP CODES • TWO,THREE, or FOUR short beeps are normally about the memory of the machine. (if there is a problem w/ one of your memory chips you should get beeps of different combinations in this area. If you get 2/3 short beeps, or or both of your memory chips could be in trouble)
- 6. BEEP CODES • FIVE beeps point toward motherboard or CPU problems. (Make sure your memory & video card are seated properly. Try removing them & putting the, back in, only if you are comfortable with computers.)
- 7. BEEP CODES • SIX or SEVEN are CPU or a bad chip on the motherboard.
- 8. BEEP CODES • EIGHT beeps indicate problems with your video card.
- 9. BEEP CODES • NINE beeps means the BIOS is bad. Replace the motherboard.
- 10. BEEP CODES • TEN beeps means the problem is in the CMOS. All chips need to be replaced.
- 11. BEEP CODES • ELEVEN beeps are related in the cache of the motherboard and this means that the motherboard needs to be replaced.
- 12. BEEP CODES • ONE-LONG & THREE SHORT beeps mean that it is related to a loose memory chip. Try reseating it.
- 13. BEEP CODES • ONE-LONG & EIGHT SHORT beeps means that the video card needs reseating.