Re: what would cause a computer to "beep" in the background?
- From: "lvee" <notmesothere@xxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 4 May 2005 08:20:23 -0500
I found some information on the different beep code, and depending on your
BIOS and motherboard, they are as follows,
Beeps - Error Message - Description
1 short - DRAM refresh failure - The programmable interrupt timer or
programmable interrupt controller has probably failed.
2 short - Memory parity error - A memory parity error has occurred in the
first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad.
3 short - Base 64K memory failure - A memory failure has occurred in the
first 64K of RAM. The RAM IC is probably bad.
4 short - System timer failure - The system clock/timer IC has failed or
there is a memory error in the first bank of memory.
5 short - Processor error - The system CPU has failed.
6 short - Gate A20 failure - The keyboard controller IC has failed, which is
not allowing Gate A20 to switch the processor to protected mode. Replace the
keyboard controller.
7 short - Virtual mode processor exception error - The CPU has generated an
exception error because of a fault in the CPU or motherboard circuitry.
8 short - Display memory read/write error - The system video adapter is
missing or defective.
9 short - ROM checksum error - The contents of the system BIOS ROM does not
match the expected checksum value. The BIOS ROM is probably defective and
should be replaced.
10 short - CMOS shutdown register read/write error - The shutdown for the
CMOS has failed.
11 short - Cache error - The L2 cache is faulty 1 long, 2 short - Failure in
video system An error was encountered in the video BIOS ROM, or a horizontal
retrace failure has been encountered.
1 long, 3 short - Memory test failure - A fault has been detected in memory
above 64KB.
1 long, 8 short - Display test failure - The video adapter is either missing
or defective.
2 short - POST Failure - One of the hardware tests have failed.
1 long - POST - All tests passed.
Award BIOS Beep Codes:
Beeps - Error Message - Description
1 long, 2 short - Video adapter error - Either video adapter is bad or is
not seated properly. Also, check to ensure the monitor cable is connected
properly.
Repeating (endless loop) - Memory error - Check for improperly seated or
missing memory.
1 long, 3 short - No video card or bad video RAM - Reseat or replace the
video card.
High frequency beeeps while running - Overheated CPU - Check the CPU fan for
proper operation. Check the case for proper air flow.
Repeating High/Low - Either the CPU is not seated properly or damaged. May
also be due to excess heat. - Check the CPU fan or BIOS settings for proper
fan speed.
"lvee" <notmesothere@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Beeps are indicators that either everything is fine, or something is
> wrong. How many Beeps at one time?
>
> "Thorsten Matzner" <tmatzner@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:e4nvhBIUFHA.548@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> "Mardi Grass" <mardas@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>I have windows xp pro installed and a few times a day, I hear a "beep" in
>>>the background as I'm working on projects. This is not thru the sound
>>>card,
>>>but thru the computer's built-in beeper.
>>>
>>>Could this mean there's a problem in the mother board?
>>
>> Maybe. I would install software like Everest Home
>> (http://www.lavalys.com) and check the temperature of the CPU and such
>> things.
>>
>> --
>> (tm)
>
>
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