The computer sometimes fails to start properly, producing a beep error message.
The computer sometimes fails to start properly, producing a beep error message.
Hello everyone, I'm still dealing with this since the start of the month.
I purchased my PC about a year ago, and everything was functioning well for two to three weeks ago. Then during startup, I heard the sound "3 short beep - pause - 3 short beep."
At first, a simple reset resolved the issue, but now the problem has worsened. I can't even load the BIOS.
Details about my system:
Processor: Intel i5 6600
Memory: Asus H170 Pro Gaming
RAM: 2x 8GB Corsair RAM DDR4 2133MHz
GPU: Asus nVidia 1060
Storage: 120 GB SSD
Power Supply: Corsair CX750M
Before you comment, I tried the following:
- Removed both RAM modules – it stopped the beep signal (missing RAM).
- Removed one RAM module – caused a 3 beep + 3 beep error.
- Changed one RAM module – still produced a 3 beep + 3 beep error.
- Also tried removing the battery and waiting 10 minutes, then resetting the BIOS via the pins.
Is this a RAM problem? (Both RAM sticks were present at the same time?)
Also, is there an issue with the MB?
Edit: I rebooted the PC about 50 times, and once it started, it said "Overclock failed," but I never overclocked it!
Check each ram stick several times, keeping the attempt going throughout the day by trying different times with ram stick A, then tomorrow with ram stick B.
In my previous computer I had a defective ram stick, but occasionally it would function at all times. Even though I tested each stick individually, I couldn't pinpoint the issue until I repeated the process multiple times.
I'm not claiming you have the exact same problem, but it's worth giving it another shot.
Test each ram stick more than once, so for a full day keep trying to turn on the pc at different times with ram A then the next day test ram B.
In my old pc I had a faulty ram stick, but sometimes it would work sometimes it wouldn't so even though I tried all sticks separately I couldn't find the faulty one, it was only when I tried each stick multiple times did I find which one it is.
I'm not saying you have the same problem but it's worth a try.
Just tested new ram but the issue remains the same.
Is the MB the cause?