Gateway DX4870 Support Question
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Question posted by drober175 on July 12th, 2021
3 Short Beeps Slight Pause Then 3 More Short Beeps What Does This Indicate?
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Answer #1: Posted by SonuKumar on July 12th, 2021 10:51 PM
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When the computer boots up it does a system check 3 beep refer to either bad memory or system board. how ever check the video to analysis the issue and there are chance that multiple issue at same causing the issue :
How do you fix a computer that has 3 beeps?
How to fix it
Make sure you properly install the memory modules in the DIMM slots and lock the latches in place.
Make sure you use supported memory for your board. Check the speed and size of your memory.
Check that the memory modules aren't defective: Test the memory modules one at a time.
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AMI (American Megatrends)
Beeps Meaning
3 short Memory failure in the first 64 KB of RAM: Likely a bad RAM IC
4 short System timer failure: Bad clock IC or bad RAM in the first bank of memory
5 short Processor failure: The CPU has failed.
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Answer #2: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on July 12th, 2021 4:30 PM
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When the computer boots up it does a system check 3 beep refer to either bad memory or system board
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Table of Gateway.
Remark: All images are for reference purposes only.
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Environment
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Software license
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Index
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Copyright © 2012. All Rights Reserved.
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