1 Rookie
•
3 Posts
0
37942
December 29th, 2020 04:00
Dell 6 Beeps. Need to restart a few times.
There is a 6 beeps sound.
For one of my Dell computer, I have to keep switching on and off. It takes a few times of switching on and off to boot up.
Once the computer is booted up, I can use it for a long period of time without any problem.
The problem is that I have to keep switching on and off just to use this computer.
Any idea how to solve this?
I had disabled the "turn on fast startup" under the power button as recommended by some. But the same problem persists.
No Events found!
RoHe
10 Elder
•
45.2K Posts
0
December 29th, 2020 11:00
In general, 6 beeps is a video card error (Video BIOS Test Failure) on most XPS PC models (excluding XPS 8940).
So start by carefully re-seating the video card in its PCI-e slot. And then make sure the video cable is correctly/securely connected to video card and to monitor after you close the case.
If the beep code continues, try clearing the error by resetting BIOS:
franktoh5
1 Rookie
•
3 Posts
0
January 3rd, 2021 03:00
Problem solved!
It is the video card.
I had re-seated the video card and spray contact cleaner on the slot, card, plug and socket of the video cable.
Mary G
4 Operator
•
20.1K Posts
0
December 29th, 2020 07:00
Always include your model's name and number so we can help. Beep codes can be found in your online manual.
redxps630
9 Legend
•
14.6K Posts
0
December 29th, 2020 10:00
It may be a POST error that causes beeps that the pc eventually passes after a few trials, analogous to a borderline student who had to repeat taking SAT tests after multiple fails before being admitted to college. Try reset CMOs jumper on motherboard and replace CMOs battery with new one.
RoHe
10 Elder
•
45.2K Posts
0
January 3rd, 2021 12:00
@franktoh5 Glad you got it sorted. I figured it had to be the video card....
For future reference, the XPS blink and beep codes are here (except XPS 8940, which are in its own service manual).