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Anonymous
2017-09-13T23:25:40+00:00

My computer wont start up.   Gives me 8 beeps and a black screen.   How can I fix this?

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  1. Anonymous
    2017-09-13T23:49:16+00:00

    Computer beep codes are usually an indication of a hardware issue during the POST (Power On Self Test).  

    A lack of any display points toward a video issue.

    You can read at the following URL  https://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm 

    concerning beep codes and troubleshooting, based on your computer manufacturer.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-09-13T23:57:40+00:00

    Glad to hear that. 

     If you have the time and inclination, a short description of how you solved your problem may help someone else coming to the Microsoft Community with a similar problem.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-09-14T04:46:53+00:00

    Hi,

    The beeping means there is a hardware issue with your computer. So you need to

    check with the System Maker's Support or a real computer shop (one that does its

    own in-shop service).

    The beeping sounds are error codes which describe an issue with your machine.

    One constant beep can mean keyboard (loose cord or bad), loose card, power, a

    short or other issue depending on System/BIOS maker. Other beep patterns have

    other meanings depending on the maker of the BIOS.

    Bootup and select SETUP/SETTINGS (BIOS/CMOS) - usually F2 as you start up -

    look to see BIOS creator then refer here :

    Computer POST / beep codes

    http://www.computerhope.com/beep.htm

    If my computer beeps and fails to boot, what do the beeps mean?

    http://kb.iu.edu/data/afzy.htmlHow To Troubleshoot Beep Codes

    http://pcsupport.about.com/od/nonworkingcomponent/ht/beepcodestb.htm

    POST Beep Codes

    http://www.technick.net/public/code/cp\_dpage.php?aiocp\_dp=guide\_beep\_codes

    Power On Self Test  Beep Codes

    http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml

    There can be others so check with System Maker or MotherBoard Maker for custom systems.

    Hope this helps.


    Rob Brown - Microsoft MVP <- profile - Windows and Devices for IT : Bicycle - Mark Twain said it right.

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  4. Anonymous
    2017-09-13T23:53:00+00:00

    I actually got it working thank you

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  5. Anonymous
    2017-09-14T03:42:21+00:00

    I'm able to see my screen, but my laptop wont stop beeping when I power it up. How do I get it to stop.

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