To check the status of existing tickets, please login esupport. Post error messages and beep codes hewlett packard. Start up pc but just black screen and computer generate beep sounds. When an ibm compatible computer is first turned on, the hardware runs a poweron self test post. Another way is take off the computer case and look for bios manufacturer just see if it says ami or phoenix. These indicators can be really useful in helping to diagnose and resolve any issues your pc might experience whilst starting up. Find out inside pcmags comprehensive tech and computer related encyclopedia. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. If you are receiving a sequence of beeps, see the beep code page for a listing of different beep codes and their explanation. The following article is a guide to the various diagnostics beep codes used by the various dell desktop pcs. Is there a complete list of thinkcentre beep codes. The computer post poweron selftest checks a computer s internal hardware for compatibility and connection before starting the remainder of the boot process. The system has reached a cautionary temperature level and is. Computer beep codes list and their meaning the windows club.
Actually, these beep codes are generated by bios and different beep codes represent different problems. These beep codes are meant to help identify which computer component is failing or bad. This indicates that the post was normal without any exceptions. The following beep codes appear while the computer is running. After completing a task, replace any covers, reconnect the power cord, turn on the computer, and then listen for a beep code. For these computer, we can refer to the manual or beep codes. Page includes ami, award, dell, ibm, and phoenix bios beep code help and information. If the computer passes the post, the computer may give a single beep some computers may beep twice as it starts and continue to boot. Hp and compaq desktop pcs bios beep codes hp customer. You can also check your motherboard or computer documentation for information on the beep codes.
If you dont have a motherboard manual or if its incomplete you must search on the site of your computer manufacturer. The first thing pc does is check if the hardware is working fine through its post. To decode the meaning of your computer post beep codes you must consult the. To decode the meaning of your computer post beep codes you must consult the manual of your motherboard. Understanding beep codes on a dell desktop pc dell us. Just go to find and download lenovo pc diagnostics in app store with mobile phone.
Check out this complete list of computer beep codes list and their. Here, we provide detailed information and solution about the beep codes from dell, hp, asus computer and more bios manufacturers. Highpitched beeps cpu overheating check cpu heat sink and fan. The computer post power on selftest checks a computer s. To find the motherboard information, go to the hp support web site, enter the computer model number, and then search for product specifications.
Download our updated bios beep codes list for desktops. For a complete list of beep codes, refer to beep code table specific to the motherboard of the computer. Post beep codes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. If errors are encountered during this post test, they are usually displayed via an audio beep or in the form of a code number flashed across the screen. Dell has a long tradition of building diagnostic indicators into our systems. Computer post and beep codes of main computer manufacturers. The other is model a9u, type 3042, and beeps shortshort. Computer beep codes and solutions of dell, hp and asus pc.
This article mainly deals with posts on personal computers, but many other. If your computer fails during the poweronselftest post, the bios beep codes may be your only clue to finding the problem. Failing that, perhaps someone can identify the codes im getting from a couple of salvaged thinkcentres that im trying to restore. One is model e1u, type 2209, and beeps shortshortshortlong.