Lights 3 and 4 illuminate on front panel of computer. Machine beeps 6 times
If your computer is beeping at you, 9 times out of 10 its going to be an issue with the memory or video. (more often the memory) Try re-seating both. If your still hearing the beep fest, below is a list of the most common beeps and what they
refer to.
This will help you to find out what needs replacing.
Long beep followed by 3 sequential short beeps.
This issue is linked to your Graphic card configurations
Short beep followed by three sequential long beeps
You are facing a system memory problem
Beep- PAUSE- Beep- PAUSE- Two sequential beeps
This error is linked to your CPU
Three beeps-PAUSE-Three beeps-PAUSE-Four beeps
You have an issue with the video memory
Three beeps-PAUSE-Four beeps-PAUSE-Beep
This is linked to an error with your Graphic Card
Four beeps-PAUSE-Three beeps-PAUSE-Beep
You have a system memory problem
Five short beeps
You are facing a problem with your CPU
Long constant beeps
It’s a system memory problem
Short constant and high-pitched beeps
The temperature of your CPU is too high
Re-seat the video card and memory
SOURCE: dell precision 3100 machine will not boot up
Hi there
The beep codes indicate that there is a problem with the system memory, it may have to be changed.
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same thing sounds like to mine, i have long beeps that sound like something is trying to start but getting stuck, they are not rhythmic and a little worrying, computer had blue screened before without much explanation. any ideas?
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I just had ths problem on a 3100 and just occurred on my 5150. appears that the dimm slots may be going bad. remove 1 stick of ram at a time. may be new motherboard.
Hi there
Could you please clarify for me whether the beeps are long or short
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