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Please help me identify these two beeps!

Anonymous
2024-12-18T04:15:24+00:00

There is a two beep sound exactly 1 min apart the pitches are exactly F and C above middle C Could someone tell me what these pitches are coming from they could be coming from a notification by computer or phone Can someone tell me if they recognize theme? Please?

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-12-19T06:56:39+00:00

    Hello, Fresh Start1

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community

    Thanks for your feedback. I have read the information you provided. You mentioned that your computer makes strange beeping noises.

    I understand that this problem is troubling for you. If the sound is not coming from your speakers, it may be coming from the buzzer on the motherboard. Usually, the length and different intervals of the sound represent different hardware errors. There is a table below that you can compare to see where the error occurred.

    Here are some typical beep codes provided by major brands of BIOS and their meanings:

    1. AMI BIOS

    • 1 short beep: Memory test successful.

    • 2 short beeps: Memory error (usually the memory is not properly inserted or faulty).

    • 3 short beeps: Motherboard failure.

    • 4 short beeps: Clock error.

    • 5 short beeps: CPU failure.

    • 6 short beeps: Keyboard controller failure.

    • 7 short beeps: Compression or decompression error (usually related to memory).

    • 8 short beeps: Video or graphics card failure.

    • 9 short beeps: ROM BIOS detection error.

    1. Phoenix BIOS

    • 1 short beep + 1 long beep: Memory error.

    • 1 short beep + 2 long beeps: Wrong motherboard or CPU.

    • ​​1 short beep + 3 long beeps: Unrecognized display adapter.

    • 1 short beep + 4 long beeps: Memory interval check failed.

    1. Award BIOS

    • 1 short beep: Memory test successful.

    • 1 long beep, 1 short beep: Display adapter error.

    • 2 short beeps: Memory failure or not properly inserted.

    • 3 short beeps: Motherboard failure or power supply problem.

    The motherboard beep codes provide a quick troubleshooting path. Depending on the brand, the codes may vary, so be sure to check the corresponding manual or information based on the specific motherboard model.

    Best regards

    Brian - Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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