U400 beeps

I have a new U400 in use since mid-December 2012.
Since yesterday, the laptops beeps non-stop after start-up, each start-up. Beeps sound like warning or bad keystroke beeps but are in pairs, sort of like a heartbeat.
Virus definitions are up to date. Spyware/malware programs also up to date. Full system scans repeated - and nothing found BUT the beeping stopped during Microsoft Security Essentials Scan. Then, upon re-start the beeping starts again.
Originally, thought it had to do with fan start up -- but it is not related. Battery is fine -- charged to 99%.
Here is the sequence upon start-up.
> power on (no beep), > Fan starts with windows log-in screen > desktop appears (and beeping starts).
Please advise.
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hi mschali,
i'm not sure the exact problem you're having but beeps usually point out some hardware issue such as ram, graphic card or mainboard.
i believe you've still valid warranty so i suggest you to contact support line.

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