Computer Beep Codes List And Their Meaning

Computer Beep Codes

When the computer sends out more than one beep, it usually means that there is something wrong at the hardware level. The computer may not beep at all or may generate a series of beep in a fixed pattern. Some are continuous, while some have delays and mixed. Each pattern has a meaning which helps one to identify the problem. Some codes are very simple to troubleshoot, and you will be able to do it, and some will need a technician. Usually, the following are checked:

AC adapterSystem board powerProcessor failureBIOS corruptionMemory failureGraphics failureSystem board failureBIOS authentication failure

Since there is no standard followed by all the OEMs for the beep. Every OEM have their own pattern, and hence we are listing the popular ones below. Read: What are the signs of RAM failure?

Dell Beep Codes

While the codes are listed below as 1, 2, 3 and so on, here is what it means. Beep Code 3 means that repeating series of 3 beeps with a small delay. When you shut down the PC, it will turn off the beep as well. Power LED Blinking/Beep Codes for Inspiron Read: What are the signs of Hard Drive Failure? Power LED Blinking/Beep Codes for XPS

HP Error Beep codes with Common Core BIOS

HP Beep codes are a little different from usual. There are two types of Major and Minor. While Major points to the category of error, Minor is specific to the problem within the category i.e. long and short blinks, accompanied by long and short beeps Patterns of blink/beep codes are determined by using the following parameters:

The 1-second pause occurs after the last major blink.The 2-second pause occurs after the last minor blink.Beep error code sequences occur for the first 5 iterations of the pattern and then stop.Blink error code sequences continue until the computer is unplugged or the power button is pressed.

IBM Desktop

IBM ThinkPad

Compaq

ASUS BIOS beep codes

Lenovo Beep Codes

We have covered the computer Beep codes list and their meaning for major brands only. If you have a different one, make sure to check on the OEM site.