Understanding Meaning in BIOS Beep Codes
As we have seen that the primary function of the BIOS is to POST, now when the BIOS detects a problem with one of the hardware components are checked, then the BIOS will emit known as BEEP. On the BIOS beep and means we can use to simplify troubleshooting a computer malfunction.
To be able to hear the beeps then make sure the component is a small speaker or buzzer has been installed on the motherboard. Below is the meaning of the Award BIOS beep BIOS, where most motherboards use BIOS type this:
1 x Short Beep
1 short beep beep times is that we often hear at the first time the computer is turned on and is this normal conditions, short beeps 1 time indicating no problems with the hardware that is checked by the BIOS.
1 x Long Beep, Beep 2 x Short
One long beep followed by two short beeps indicates that there has been some kind of error with the video card. Replace the video card is usually the most you have to do to fix this one.
1 x Long Beep, Beep 3 x Short
One long beep followed by three short beeps means that either the video card is not installed or the memory on the video card is bad. Try to replace the video card (VGA Card) to fix it. \
1 x high-pitched beeps, 1 x low-pitched sound (Repeat)
A high-pitched beep followed by a low-pitched beep is an indication of a problem with the CPU (Processor). Usually occurs overheating (overheating) on Processor Processor or damage due to other causes.
1 x high pitched beep (Recurring)
A high-pitched beep code indicating the condition repeated Processor is overheating. Immediately turn off the computer at the time aware of any overheating of the processor's because overheating condition may damage the processor.
1 x Other Beep
Beep beep beep repeatedly and others indicates a problem with the memory. For that try to change the memory (RAM) to fix it.
That is some sense in the BIOS beep codes AwardBIOS types, if your motherboard BIOS using another type then the meaning of the beep codes may not be the same.
