My Windows XP computer randomly produces a series of rapid beeps followed by a single beep, repeatedly. The number of beeps in the series varies from 3-11, and this series repeats 8-12 times. It happens once every 1-3 weeks, on a random schedule. It seems like a software or hardware alarm, but I cannot figure out what's causing it.
2007-01-14 04:14:00 · 4 answers · asked by gh4507 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
Check here for info on beep codes
http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/sys/beep/
2007-01-14 04:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by Helping Since 1969 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do have a hardware problem. When you boot up, pay attention and it will show you the brand name of your bios chip. Once you know that name, search for that company in your search engine. Once there, click on beep codes. Or another quick way is to type in to your search engine: beep codes for XY&Z.
Here's a little help to get you started:
http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml
http://www.cristina.org/guide/bios.html
http://www.gen-x-pc.com/beep_codes.htm
http://www.bioscentral.com/
2007-01-14 04:34:14 · answer #2 · answered by pshdsa 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cause of beep codes depends on the BIOS on your motherboard, look in your instruction manual to see more, or enter your BIOS and see what it says, then look that up on the internet. The same beep code could mean several different things on different motherboards
2007-01-14 04:27:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your computer is not working properly while you are working on it, it could be a problem with device drivers, hardware or software.
Detailed instructions at http://tinyurl.com/yk5zpr
2007-01-17 05:02:03 · answer #4 · answered by sela 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋