Memory Error 3 Beeps
starting the remainder of the boot process. 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. However, if the computer fails the POST, the computer will either not beep or generate a beep code that tells the user the source of the problem. If your computer has an irregular POST or a beep code not mentioned below, follow the POST troubleshooting steps to determine the failing hardware component. AMI BIOS beep codes Award BIOS beep codes Dell beep codes IBM BIOS beep codes Macintosh startup tones Phoenix BIOS beep codes Motherboard help AMI BIOS beep codes Below are the AMI BIOS Beep codes that can occur. However, because of the wide variety of different computer manufacturers with this BIOS, the beep codes may vary. Beep Code Descriptions 1 short DRAM refresh failure 2 short Parity circuit failure 3 short Base 64K RAM failure 4 short System timer failure 5 short Process failure 6 short Keyboard controller Gate A20 error 7 short Virtual mode exception error 8 short Display memory Read/Write test failure 9 short ROM BIOS checksum failure 10 short CMOS shutdown Read/Write error 11 short Cache Memory error 1 long, 3 short Conventional/Extended memory failure 1 long, 8 short Display/Retrace test failed two-tone siren Low CPU Fan speed, Voltage Level issue AWARD BIOS beep codes Below are Award BIOS Beep codes that can occur. However, because of the wide variety of different computer manufacturers with this BIOS, the beep codes may vary. Beep Code Description 1 long, 2 short Indicates a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information 1 long, 3 short Video card not detected (reseat video card) or bad video card Beeps repeating endlessly RAM problem. Repeated high frequency beeps while PC is running Overheating processor (CPU) Repeated beeps alternating high & low frequency Issue with the processor (CPU), possibly damaged If any other correctable hardware issues are found, the BIOS displays a message. Dell beep
work correctly without it enabled. Please turn JavaScript back on and reload this page. Please enter a title. You can not post a blank message. Please type your message and try again. More discussions in Desktop Boards All PlacesSupport CommunityDesktop Boards 13 Replies Latest reply on Sep 13, 2011 12:37 AM by SDouglas Three beep memory error Blezerker Sep 10, 2011 9:21 AM I use G.SKILL Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory Model F3-12800CL9D-8GBX(Didn't know which party you might have needed so i just copied all of it)Just built PC computer, don't have a HD screen yet but I http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm booted the computer and got the three beeping error.Motherboard is DP67BGShould i buy the HD screen and see if a BIOS screen shows up? Is my Ram possibly defective?theres also a LED Code that reads 27, which means Configuring Memory.But still, the three beep code still goes on, i've tried switching slots and everything.Please help? 8635Views Tags: none (add) intelContent tagged with intel, errorContent tagged https://communities.intel.com/thread/24674 with error, codeContent tagged with code, problemContent tagged with problem, seriesContent tagged with series, extremeContent tagged with extreme, beepContent tagged with beep, threeContent tagged with three, dp67bgContent tagged with dp67bg, 27Content tagged with 27, gskillContent tagged with gskill This content has been marked as final. Show 13 replies 1. Re: Three beep memory error mechbob Sep 10, 2011 9:32 AM (in response to Blezerker) Try putting one stick of Ram at a time maybe one is ok and one is bad , at least you will know is it the Ram or the board ?? Like Show 0 Likes(0) Actions 2. Re: Three beep memory error Blezerker Sep 10, 2011 9:42 AM (in response to mechbob) Well, I think I tried all the slots, and I don't know if the cards are defective, both of them just wont work. I don't know if it's a certain PCI slot that doesn't work, but still I'm sttarting to get worried....I'm really hoping the motherboard isn't defective. That's like, 200$ out the window Like Show 0 Likes(0) Actions 3. Re: Three beep memory error mechbob Sep 10, 2011 9:53 AM (in response to Blezerker) If you hav
an audio beep or in the form of a code number flashed across the screen. With this audio code in hand, you can determine what part of the system is having problems and find a solution. The pattern of beeps whether its the number of beeps http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml or the length of those beeps will give you an indication of the actual problem. Its a https://kb.iu.edu/d/afzy distress signal from the computer in a morse code like pattern. Unless you have a diagnostic card to tell you more about the particular problem, you will have to use the charts below to decipher the computer error and get your machine back up and running. Standard IBM Error Codes | AMI Beep Codes | Phoenix Beep Codes | Award Beep Codes | LED Diagnostic Lights | BIOS UpgradesStandard memory error Original IBM POST Error Codes 1 short beep Normal POST - system is ok 2 short beeps POST Error - error code shown on screen No beep Power supply or system board problem Continuous beep Power supply, system board, or keyboard problem Repeating short beeps Power supply or system board problem 1 long, 1 short beep System board problem 1 long, 2 short beeps Display adapter problem (MDA, CGA) 1 long, 3 short beeps Enhanced Graphics Adapter (EGA) 3 long beeps 3270 keyboard card IBM POST memory error 3 Diagnostic Code Descriptions 100 - 199 System Board 200 - 299 Memory 300 - 399 Keyboard 400 - 499 Monochrome Display 500 - 599 Color/Graphics Display 600 - 699 Floppy-disk drive and/or Adapter 700 - 799 Math Coprocessor 900 - 999 Parallel Printer Port 1000 - 1099 Alternate Printer Adapter 1100 - 1299 Asynchronous Communication Device, Adapter, or Port 1300 - 1399 Game Port 1400 - 1499 Color/Graphics Printer 1500 - 1599 Synchronous Communication Device, Adapter, or Port 1700 - 1799 Hard Drive and/or Adapter 1800 - 1899 Expansion Unit (XT) 2000 - 2199 Bisynchronous Communication Adapter 2400 - 2599 EGA system-board Video (MCA) 3000 - 3199 LAN Adapter 4800 - 4999 Internal Modem 7000 - 7099 Phoenix BIOS Chips 7300 - 7399 3.5" Disk Drive 8900 - 8999 MIDI Adapter 11200 - 11299 SCSI Adapter 21000 - 21099 SCSI Fixed Disk and Controller 21500 - 21599 SCSI CD-ROM System AMI BIOS Beep Codes 1 Short Beep One beep is good! Everything is ok, that is if you see things on the screen. If you don't see anything, check your monitor and video card first. Is everything connected? If they seem fine, your motherboard has some bad chips on it. First reset the SIMM's and reboot. If it does the same thing, one of the memory chips on the motherboard are bad, and you most likely need to get another motherboard since these chips are soldered on. 2 Short Beeps Your computer has memory problems. First check video. If video is working, you'll see an error mes
beeps and fails to boot, what do the beeps mean? On startup, computers perform a Power-on Self Test, commonly referred to as a POST. If problems are found while booting, you can usually diagnose them using the error codes displayed on the screen. However, if nothing displays on the screen, the computer might use sounds (i.e., beep codes) to tell you what is wrong. Many of these errors indicate hardware problems that a service technician should fix. However, some errors are easily fixed. For example, keyboard controller errors often mean that your keyboard isn't plugged in. Following are beep codes for some common brands of BIOS for PCs. For information about Mac beep codes or startup tones, see Apple Support's About Mac computer startup tones. Note: Many BIOSes will have different beep codes even if they appear to be from the same manufacturer. This is because motherboard manufacturers reprogram codes to reflect their own customizations. You can often go to the website for the motherboard's manufacturer to find the updated codes, but you may find cases where the manufacturer simply does not document the changes. For more about beeps and error codes, see ComputerHope.com's Computer POST and beep codes. On this page: AwardAMI (American Megatrends)AST BIOSCompaqPhoenixIBM DesktopIBM ThinkPadMylexQuadtel BIOS Award Award BIOSes typically use more screen errors than beep codes. For Award BIOSes manufactured by Phoenix Technologies, note the following from the Phoenix Technologies AwardBIOS Error Messages page: "The only AwardBIOS beep code indicates that a video error has occurred and the BIOS cannot initialize the video screen to display any additional information. This beep code consists of a single long beep followed by two short beeps. Any other beeps are probably RAM (Random Access Memory) problems." Award BIOSes not manufactured under Phoenix Technologies use the following beeps; this information is from the BIOS Central Award BIOS Beep Codes page: Beeps Meaning 1 long, 2 short Video adapter error: Bad or improperly seated video card Repeating beeps Memory error: Bad or improperly seated RAM 1 long, 3 short Bad video RAM or video card not present High-frequency beeps Overheated CPU: Check fans Repeating high/low beeps CPU: Improperly seated or defective CPU Back to top AMI (American Megatrends) The information below is from the BIOS Central AMI BIOS Beep Codes page. Beeps Meaning 1 short DRAM refresh failure 2 short Parity circuit failure in the first 64 KB of RAM: Likely a bad RAM IC, or possibly one of the hardware tests has failed 3 short Memory failure in the first 64 KB of RAM: Likely a bad RAM IC 4 short