What the computer beeps mean

When the computer is turning on, it usually makes one or more beeps, which are not random but have meaning. They are called with the English term error beep codes and depending on the number produced and their duration, assume that the team are in one or another state. Understanding them is especially useful when you have a problem with your computer, as they give you a clue about possible damage. In .com we explain in detail what the computer beeps mean.

Depends on the type of BIOS

These beeps that the computer emits when starting are issued by the BIOS, and the meaning of these errors beep codes varies depending on the model of the same. Therefore, first of all what you must do to know more about your computer is to find out what type of BIOS you have.

Generics

Although each BIOS has its error codes, you can establish a common meaning that can help you understand the computer's beeps :

  • If there is no problem with your equipment, you will hear a single short beep.
  • If the beep is continuous, however, there are problems with the electricity supply.
  • Short beeps that do not stop show that there is an error with the motherboard.
  • A single long beep means there is a problem with the RAM.
  • If the long beep is followed by another short one, there may be errors in the BIOS itself or on the motherboard.
  • When a long beep and two short beeps occur, the problem comes from the graphics card.
  • In contrast, two long beeps followed by a short one occur due to a problem with image synchronization.
  • Two short beeps assume that there is an error with the parity of the RAM.
  • Three short beeps also have to do with a problem in RAM, but in the first 64 Kb.
  • An error in the timer is manifested with four short beeps.
  • A blocking of the graphics card, meanwhile, will cause five short beeps.
  • If there are problems with the keyboard, there will be six short beeps.

TO ME

If your BIOS is from American Megatrends, known by the initials AMI, the meanings of the computer beeps, in particular, are those that you find in the following image.

IBM

In the case that your BIOS is from IBM, the computer beeps have the meanings that you see in the screenshot.

Adwards

The computer beeps offer much less specific information in the case of BIOS Adwards, as you can see in the photograph.

recommendations

In any case, if you are not an advanced user, we recommend that you take your computer to a professional in the event that there are beeps that imply an error related to the motherboard, RAM or the BIOS itself, since when trying to fix them Without having the necessary technical knowledge, you could cause an important error.