Beep codes are used by the BIOS during the POST to report certain initial system errors. If you're hearing beep codes after you turn your computer on, it typically means that the system has encountered some kind of problem before it was able to display any kind of error information on the monitor.
Follow the steps below to determine what system problem the beep code is representing.
Here's How:
Power on the computer or restart it if it's already on.
Listen carefully to the beep codes that sound when the computer begins to boot and take note of the beep pattern. Pay close attention to the number of beeps, if the beeps are long or short and if the beep code repeats or not. There is a big difference between a "beep-beep-beep" style code and a "beep-beep" style code. This is all important information that will help determine what issue the beep codes are representing.
If you know your BIOS software manufacturer then skip to the next step. Otherwise, you will need to determine the brand of BIOS software installed on the motherboard. This may be as simple as checking the motherboard's manual or might entail more in-depth investigating.
Troubleshoot the specific beep code by choosing the correct BIOS manufacturer listed below and following any recommended steps:
