beeps every ten minutes

[Jeff]

My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will still
be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41 and
15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep. My
system is a Dell 4300 running XP SP2 with current updates. I have run
Adaware & Spybot. Disconnecting from the internet makes no difference.

Any ideas? TIA Jeff

[Jerry]

Check the Dell web site for troubleshooting the beep codes. (What the beeps
actually mean depends on the motherboard.)

"Jeff" > wrote in message
...
> My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
> Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will still
> be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41 and
> 15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep.
> My system is a Dell 4300 running XP SP2 with current updates. I have run
> Adaware & Spybot. Disconnecting from the internet makes no difference.
>
> Any ideas? TIA Jeff
>

[Homer]

Sounds like BIOS beep codes but I've never heard of them while OS is already
fully loaded.

"Jerry" wrote:

> Check the Dell web site for troubleshooting the beep codes. (What the beeps
> actually mean depends on the motherboard.)
>
> "Jeff" > wrote in message
> ...
> > My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
> > Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will still
> > be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41 and
> > 15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep.
> > My system is a Dell 4300 running XP SP2 with current updates. I have run
> > Adaware & Spybot. Disconnecting from the internet makes no difference.
> >
> > Any ideas? TIA Jeff
> >
>
>
>

[Jeff]

Yes, I looked at the Dell site, beeps by bios mentioned although they are
for problems in boot up before the system can use video for error messages.
Also every ten
minutes exactly must mean something. I suppose worse comes to worse I can
cut the internal speaker wire in desperation.



"Homer" > wrote in message
...
> Sounds like BIOS beep codes but I've never heard of them while OS is
> already
> fully loaded.
>
> "Jerry" wrote:
>
>> Check the Dell web site for troubleshooting the beep codes. (What the
>> beeps
>> actually mean depends on the motherboard.)
>>
>> "Jeff" > wrote in message
>> ...
>> > My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
>> > Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will
>> > still
>> > be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41
>> > and
>> > 15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep.
>> > My system is a Dell 4300 running XP SP2 with current updates. I have
>> > run
>> > Adaware & Spybot. Disconnecting from the internet makes no difference.
>> >
>> > Any ideas? TIA Jeff
>> >
>>
>>
>>

[CWatters]

"Homer" > wrote in message
...
> Sounds like BIOS beep codes but I've never heard of them while OS is
already
> fully loaded.

CPU temperature warning?

[NoNoBadDog!]

Two things come to mind....

Heat warning...your GPU could be at the high end of it's thermal envelope,
not quite hot enough to shut down, bur hot enough to generate a warning.

Backup Battery is low...could be a beep telling you that.

Bobby

"Jeff" > wrote in message
...
> My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
> Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will still
> be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41 and
> 15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep.
> My system is a Dell 4300 running XP SP2 with current updates. I have run
> Adaware & Spybot. Disconnecting from the internet makes no difference.
>
> Any ideas? TIA Jeff
>

[Jeff]

Thanks for the suggestions so far, turns out system beeps even during the
bios screen, so must be some kind of warning, other than that system works
fine, anyone with a similar problem let me know please.


"Jeff" > wrote in message
...
> My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
> Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will still
> be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41 and
> 15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep.
> My system is a Dell 4300 running XP SP2 with current updates. I have run
> Adaware & Spybot. Disconnecting from the internet makes no difference.
>
> Any ideas? TIA Jeff
>

[CS]

On Fri, 04 Feb 2005 02:15:57 GMT, "Jeff" > wrote:

You're getting a warning beep indicating either an overheat condition
or a malfunction. Pull the computer case and make sure the fans are
operating. Look at the CPU fan, case fan, PS fan, and the video card
fan if it has one. If everything seems OK, you may have a defective
sensor on the motherboard. Time to get in touch with Dell tech
support.

>Thanks for the suggestions so far, turns out system beeps even during the
>bios screen, so must be some kind of warning, other than that system works
>fine, anyone with a similar problem let me know please.
>
>
>"Jeff" > wrote in message
...
>> My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
>> Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will still
>> be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41 and
>> 15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep.
>> My system is a Dell 4300 running XP SP2 with current updates. I have run
>> Adaware & Spybot. Disconnecting from the internet makes no difference.
>>
>> Any ideas? TIA Jeff
>>
>

[Plato]

=?Utf-8?B?SG9tZXI=?= wrote:
>
> Sounds like BIOS beep codes but I've never heard of them while OS is already
> fully loaded.

Many modern motherboards do internal speaker beeps for overheating. ie
this keeps it independent from the OS you are using.








--
http://www.bootdisk.com/

[Bob I]

SO what did the folks at Dell say?

Jeff wrote:

> Thanks for the suggestions so far, turns out system beeps even during the
> bios screen, so must be some kind of warning, other than that system works
> fine, anyone with a similar problem let me know please.
>
>
> "Jeff" > wrote in message
> ...
>
>>My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
>>Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will still
>>be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41 and
>>15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep.
>>My system is a Dell 4300 running XP SP2 with current updates. I have run
>>Adaware & Spybot. Disconnecting from the internet makes no difference.
>>
>>Any ideas? TIA Jeff
>>
>>
>
>

[Jeff]

Problem found, I was an idiot. My kid left a walkie talkie on in the drawer
under the PC. When its batteries got low it started beeping. Sure fooled
me. Our ears are not good at locating high pitched sounds. Finally moved
the PC to another room which helped me find the beeping. Sorry to trouble
you all with my idiot problem. Did cause me to rearrange all the cables
behind the PC more neatly though.

Over and out.


"CWatters" > wrote in message
...
>
> "Jeff" > wrote in message
> ...
>> My computer has begun beep every ten minutes with the internal speaker.
>> Makes no difference if I shutdown and restart in safe mode beep will
>> still
>> be in ten minutes at the same time as before. Right now it is at 3:41
>> and
>> 15 seconds, next at 3:51 and 15 seconds. Beep is actually a beep-beep.
>
> 2 beeps = memory fault or so this page says...
>
>
> http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/kb/en/document?dn=1011727
>
> What are the meanings of the beeps that the computer makes when it starts
> up?
> Dell systems use a series of "Beep Codes" to determine the system's
> condition at POST (Power On Self-Test). Here are the most common beep
> codes
> and how they are used to troubleshoot the system:
> WARNING: Before you perform any of the following steps, read the
> Precautionary Measures warning at the end of this document for your
> personal
> safety and to prevent damage to the computer system from electrostatic
> discharge.
> 1 Short beep - System is operating normally.
> 1 Long beep - Memory refresh circuitry has failed which indicates a
> problem
> with the motherboard. Try reseating the memory DIMM or SIMM modules. Make
> sure if you have added memory that it is rated at the correct speed for
> the
> system.
> 1 Long 2 Short beeps - The video adapter has failed, or the video memory
> is
> having a read/write failure. Try reseating the video card. If the video
> card
> is a PCI video card, try moving it to another slot.
> 1 Long 3 Short beeps - The system does not detect a monitor. Verify that
> the
> monitor cable is properly attached to the video card or the onboard video
> and to the monitor (if the monitor has a detachable cable). If possible,
> try
> another monitor on the system to verify that the video adapter is
> operating
> properly.
> 2 or 3 beeps - There is a problem with the system's memory. Reseat the
> memory DIMM or SIMM modules.
> 4 beeps - This indicates a non-functional timer. This indicates a problem
> with the motherboard.
> 5 beeps - This indicates a CPU (Central Processing Unit or processor)
> failure. Try reseating the processor.
> 6 beeps - This indicates a keyboard controller failure. Try reseating the
> keyboard connector.
> 7 beeps - Another indication of a processor problem. Reseat the processor.
> 8 beeps - This indicates a video memory read/write failure. Reseat the
> video
> card (if any) and memory DIMM or SIMM modules.
> 9 or 10 beeps - This indicates a ROM (Read-Only Memory) checksum error or
> shutdown register failure. This indicates a defective BIOS chip(s). Reseat
> the BIOS chips.
> 11 beeps - Indicates an error in the cache memory. If the system has a
> Pentium class processor, reseat the processor. If the system has a cache
> memory module, try reseating it. These beep codes will vary depending on
> the
> system.
> WARNING FOR YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT
> Before you start to work inside the computer, perform the following steps
> in
> the sequence listed:
> Turn off the computer and any attached peripherals.
> Disconnect the computer and any attached peripherals from their AC power
> sources to reduce the potential for personal injury.
> Disconnect any telephone or telecommunication lines from the computer.
> To help avoid possible damage to the system board, wait 5 seconds after
> turning off the system before removing a component from the system board
> or
> disconnecting a peripheral device from the computer.
> Wear a wrist-grounding strap, and clip it to any unpainted metal surface
> on
> the computer chassis. If a wrist-grounding strap is not available, touch
> any
> unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer chassis to discharge
> any
> static charge from your body
>
>

[CWatters]

"Jeff" > wrote in message
...
> Problem found, I was an idiot. My kid left a walkie talkie on in the
drawer
> under the PC. When its batteries got low it started beeping. Sure fooled
> me.

Priceless. Moments like this make you glad you had kids.

LOLOLOL

[Steve N.]

Jeff wrote:

> Problem found, I was an idiot. My kid left a walkie talkie on in the drawer
> under the PC. When its batteries got low it started beeping. Sure fooled
> me. Our ears are not good at locating high pitched sounds. Finally moved
> the PC to another room which helped me find the beeping. Sorry to trouble
> you all with my idiot problem. Did cause me to rearrange all the cables
> behind the PC more neatly though.
>
> Over and out.
>

It must have been worth the laugh! Thanks for following up, too.

Steve

[Plato]

Jeff wrote:
>
> Problem found, I was an idiot. My kid left a walkie talkie on in the drawer
> under the PC. When its batteries got low it started beeping. Sure fooled

Now that, is funny.

[Malke]

Plato wrote:

> Jeff wrote:
>>
>> Problem found, I was an idiot. My kid left a walkie talkie on in the
>> drawer
>> under the PC. When its batteries got low it started beeping. Sure
>> fooled
>
> Now that, is funny.

That's OK - weird stuff like that has happened to all of us. I thought
my computer had gone nuts when I realized that my cat (on my lap) was
leaning on the spacebar.

Thanks for being brave enough to come back and tell us what happened!
And I enjoyed the chuckle.

Cheers,

Malke
--
MS MVP - Windows Shell/User
Elephant Boy Computers
www.elephantboycomputers.com
"Don't Panic!"

[Plato]

Malke wrote:
>
> That's OK - weird stuff like that has happened to all of us. I thought
> my computer had gone nuts when I realized that my cat (on my lap) was
> leaning on the spacebar.

Oh yes we all have similiar stories. I suppose a recent one for me that
drove me nuts for hours was that I had to press/hold the Shift key down
to get lower case. Turned out the caps lock key was really locked
permanently. It was my favorite 8 year old MS natural keyboard as well I
suppose I was refusing to believe it actually went bad after only 8
years of use :) I remember paying $99 wholesale for it also. Now I use
the newer natural MS keyboard, $49 retail. It's really nice.

[CWatters]

Watch out for the kids pressing the shift key 5 times.