3 short beeps on boot up

Hi James,
1 beep = no RAM installed
2 beeps = incompatible RAM types
3 beeps = no good banks
4 beeps = no good boot images in the boot ROM (and/or bad sys config block)
5 beeps = processor is not usable
In addition to the beeps, on some computers the power LED will flash a corresponding number of times plus one. The LED will repeat the sequence after approximately a 5-second pause. The tones are only played once.
Note: In this case, a flash is considered to be 1/4 second or 250 ms or greater in length.
If this is a G5 PowerMac & you're sure the RAM is good, try the Hair Dryer trick...
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=13240047#13240047
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15223603#15223603
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15499912#15499912
https://discussions.apple.com/message/15613068#15613068
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3270112
It can show on any G5, and even many other computers & electronic devices of the period.

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Hi Guys,
My pc is not booting up, all I recieve is a blank screen with 1 (normal) boot beep which are then followed by 2 short beeps after 2 secs or so.
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I am having a similar issue to this and I'm not sure what the beep codes are for this mobo.
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Hi JasonZ,
Welcome to Lenovo Community!
I am sorry to hear that you are facing a blank screen issue with beep sound on ThinkPad T430.
As you have mentioned the issue about the beep it is related with system board security chip.
Either replace the system board or (i don't know whether it is possible) let replace and rewrite new the security-chip by a professional.
Please click here to know the complete details on beep sound issue.
I strongly suggest you to visit the nearby service center for further assistance on the issue.
Click here to open a link where you can select the country and get the exact contact support number. I’m sure they will be a great help.
Hope this helps!
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3 short beeps (*not* on boot)

hello,
today my mac mini early 2009 began to beep: 3 short beeps every 15 seconds or so.
i've found searching here that 3 beeps on boot means a problem with RAM, but the curious in my case is that it boots up normally.
the beeps begins a couple of min after i log in.
does this still mean ram, or something else? i couldn't find out.
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Go through the below link and according to your Mac model run one of the test to check the Apple Hardware
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T61p exhibiting 1 long and 2 short beep and black screen

All,
There have been multiple discussions over the past months concerning a 1 long and 2 short beep symptom on some T61 and T61p model systems. Over the last several weeks members have begun to start additional topics on this theme and cross post between threads.
I am consolidating all the threads into this new discussion today. Since many of these discussions were originally parallel, the dates and some of the context will now appear somewhat out of chronological order. Please keep that in mind while browsing this thread.
If you are presently experiencing the 1 long and 2 short beep code with a black screen on boot up, I would recommend that you contact service at this time for assistance.
UPDATE 1/4/2011
Previously, I have advised customers to contact service for assistance with the symptoms discussed here. In an effort to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty, Lenovo has repaired a number of systems as post warranty exceptions. Lenovo will continue the post warranty support; however, with some revisions to the extended coverage effective December 31, 2010.
Customers who experience these symptoms on qualifying models that are no more than six months beyond expiration of warranty should continue to contact support for assistance. This additional coverage ends March 31, 2011.
Coverage beyond this date is available under the terms and conditions of extended warranty or maintenance agreements. Warranty extensions may be purchased for systems that are still within the base warranty period, and post warranty maintenance agreements may be purchased to provide coverage after base and extended warranty periods have expired. Extended warranties and maintenance agreements are a great way to ensure coverage for all the major system components.
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2 is a coincidence, 3 is a pattern... and your problem is identical to mine, too, and happened just some days after mine did...
It seems to me, without wanting to be alarmist, that the T61p with the 570M gpu (or a batch of them) is failing with the same exact problem (1 long 2 short = GPU error) at the exact same time... scary thought, really.
Mine arrived at the lenovo repair center (it's still on warranty) on wednesday, and the status shows as "Repair complete, shipped to customer" as of yesterday. There is no tracking number or "Failing Element / part number" in the status page, tho. It hasn't arrived, either.
Do you know your planar card / motherboard part number? It would be interesting to know if it's the same as mine (42W7653). Were you affected by the problem shown at http://forum.lenovo.com/lnv/board/message?board.id=T_Series_Thinkpads&thread.id=30460&view=by_date_a... ?
And once Mark_Lenovo reads this, Mark, do you need any info? (serial number for the laptop, easyserv reference, etc?)
EDIT/UPDATE:
I called the EasyServ warranty customer support to ask if they had any additional info not in the website, and as a matter of fact they do. The (very, very helpful and nice) man on the phone told me that the motherboard had been replaced and the laptop was due to arrive today, and he gave the UPS tracking number for it, which indeed says it's scheduled to arrive here today, at some point.
Once it's here I'll update with information about the actual repair and the part number of the new motherboard, etc.
To be honest I'm more than pleasantly surprised about the service: the box for shipping my laptop arrived on wednesday, it was picked up that very same day, the laptop was repaired on thursday and arrives to me today, friday. If the laptop works as expected, this is a 10 out of 10 for lenovo customer support, at least for me.
I'm less-than-happy about the quality of the product, of course, but at least I got the 3-year warranty so lenovo paid for everything.
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1 long beep and 2 short beeps

hello this is my second post....before i had problems with me8 bios, then downgraded using this forum tool..thx for that.
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My tower is not booting up when I turn it on. My son took the side off and was going to put more memory in it for me, but in the end he didn't. He put the old memory back in and put the side casing back on. Today, when I turn it on, it has 1 short beep and 1 long beep. It just won't boot up. Can anyone tell me what I need to do to get it back up and running?
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RBurke, welcome to the forum.
The BIOS Beep Code that you are hearing is caused by a memory problem. Here is a guide that will help solve the problem:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&docname=bph07107
You should read the entire page. The beep codes common to HP computers are toward the bottom of the page.
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HP Pavilion p6774y won't start, 1 short beep 1 long beep

My HP Pavilion p6774y now makes one short beep followed by one long beep repeatedly when I turn the power on. Nothing comes up on the screen. I've taken the RAM out, switched them around, cleaned out all of the fans including the one in the power supply, taken the video card out, unhooked all extra things like monitor, mouse etc, no luck..
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ZJackson7, welcome to the forum.
According to this guide, the BIOS Beep Code that you are receiving is for a Memory problem. You can test your memory by removing all of the modules and replacing them one at a time and booting. Place the single module in the slot closest to the processor.
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K9N4 SLI - three short beeps - windows won't start

My system has been running for at least a year without problem. I took the hard drives out and put them into a new system and put 2 other hard drives into this system. I reloaded windows, but after the second boot of the install process, windows tries to start, then reboots, even when trying safe mode. I tried 2 different versions of windows. These disks were fine in another system. When it boots, I get three short beeps. I have NO USB devices connected. I only have 2 hard drives, floppy, DVD, and video card. I read elsewhere in these forums that the three beeps are usb devices, and I did have 2 connected, but now have unplugged them. I get 3 beeps either way. I have completely removed power to reset it, no change.
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But before you buy a new PSU, in desperation, you might also try these troubleshooting steps:
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- Make sure all power cables are firmly in place, one is needed close to the processor for example.
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Hello community. Im owning a Z50 i7 6 months just and an issue with 3 short beeps popped up it sometimes does when trying to boot windows and sometimes just randomly while working. Im asking bcs there is no 3 short beeps on lenovo beep explenation site. My OS is W 10 preview but i encountered the problem already at W7. Im kinda dissappointed that after suché a short period stuff like that happening. I appreciate your help.

Hi kristof31395,
Welcome to Lenovo Community Forums!
Try Resetting BIOS to defaults,
Turn the system OFF and Press the OKR Button and select Enter Set up or set up utility.
You should be able to get into BIOS, Press F9 to load Defaults Then F10 to Save and Exit.
If you still have the problem,
Boot into Windows and Open Device Manager, Check if you have any Device Error or notification.
Also Try running LSC and check for any errors.
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Hello,
My mac will not turn it 'y 3 short beep + 3 long bip + 3bip , can you help me please, i have one imac 27 i7.
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Hey ,
Thank for your replyI triedwith another new ram but still the same problem.
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hi fun148,
When you hear the two short beeps during POST, does it give you any error on the screen? (the boot-up process will usually be interrupted until you press a key (usually F1) to continue booting the OS).
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I have tested the mainboard 3 days without problems on a cardbox. Now have i build it in a case and the D-LED2 gives only CPU ini. at the POST.
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