Three beeps when starting Win 7

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  1. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
       #1

    Three beeps when starting Win 7


    When I reboot my Windows 7 laptop, not only does it take 90 seconds to connect to the Internet, but when it connects there are 3 quick beeps. What does this mean?
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  2. Posts : 983
    10 x64 | 7 x64
       #2

    Sounds like an error with post - bios conflict. Perhaps with hardware. Could be ram - motherboard issues.
    Perhaps you recently installed some conflicting drivers. Two stick of ram? - Try removing one and the other and reboot.
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  3. Posts : 5,605
    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
       #3

    Do the beeps come right before windows starts or after?

    The 90secs could be to many startup programs that don't really need to start when you boot.
    Startup Programs - Change See Method 3, you will want to keep anything microsoft, CPU, GPU, or Sound related checked.
    If you are unsure post a screenshot of your startup tab from msconfig.

    The beeps would depend on the brand of BIOS and motherboard (MB)
    Computer POST and beep codes

    Usually three beeps mean a problem with the installed memory. Follow fantail's guidance, the RAM contacts may be dirty or loose. Clean with a pencil eraser, check for looseness.
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  4. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
    Thread Starter
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    Anak - the 3 beeps come well after Windows starts, simultaneously when the Internet connects (after 90 sec).

    I have very few programs in startup so I don't think that's the problem. I removed a few more through CCleaner but it didn't make much difference in startup time.

    How difficult is it to check RAM sticks in a 2008 Dell Laptop? I've never "looked under the hood" in a laptop and don't want to ruin anything since it still works.
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  5. Posts : 5,605
    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
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    Strange, A POST beep after you're in Windows. POST's beeps are always during the PowerOnSelfTest.

    That might be a beep code from your network interface card (NIC) I'd have to look into that. You might even find a reference to it in the manual at the link below.

    Checking the memory doesn't look too hard, there's this:



    And I found a manual, https://archive.org/details/dell-man...service-manual because the 1720 is no longer being made I believe. If you want to download it, click on the PDF link in the left panel.

    This product is currently unavailable. Please find our recommendation for a comparable system below.
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  6. Posts : 1,533
    Windows 7 Professional x64 Service Pack 1
       #6

    Does this happen when you turn your computer's sound off?
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  7. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #7

    Thanks for the manual. I couldn't find anything on the NIC (network interface card) though.

    I don't think the 3-beeps happen with the sound muted but I'll check. Stay tuned ...
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  8. Posts : 24
    Windows 7 Professional 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #8

    No beeps when sound is muted. Still takes same amount of time to connect.
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  9. Posts : 5,605
    Originally Win 7 Hm Prem x64 Ver 6.1.7600 Build 7601-SP1 | Upgraded to Windows 10 December 14, 2019
       #9

    Your welcome.

    Has your 1720 seen any rough treatment lately?

    I did find:
    Reseat the Network Interface Card. If your computer beeps (POST codes - Power On Self Test) then one of your cards is not seated correctly.

    Source, 8th from the bottom: PC Troubleshooting Network Interface Card
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  10. Posts : 13,576
    Windows 10 Pro x64
       #10

    How far away is the wireless router/modem etc ?

    Are they actually beeps, or is it the device connect sound that windows makes ?
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