Reference number: CH000995

Computer never stops beeping or has solid beep.

Issue:

Computer never stops beeping or has solid beep.

Cause:

When a computer is first booting and continuously beeps or never stops beeping this is often either a keyboard related issue or an indication that the computer is not passing the POST.

Answer:

Keyboard or other non POST issue

If the computer appears to be working normally (you have a display and it's booting) apart from the constant beeping or solid beep it's likely you're encountering a keyboard related issue or system case issue. Information about troubleshooting this issue can be found on document CH000232.

Not passing POST

If your computer is not booting or you're not getting any display your computer is not passing the POST. Often this type of beep code is caused by one of the following reasons.

1. One or more of the fans are not working or do not have a power connection connected to them. Open your computer and verify that all power connections are firmly connected. Verify each of the fans are working by leaving the case open and turning on the computer. If your video card has a fan it's likely it also has a power connector on the edge of it, make sure you're power connector is also firmly connected to the video card.

2. Computer is not passing the POST because of improper connections or damaged hardware. For POST troubleshooting steps see document CH000607.