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Computer beeps at start up sometimes need help

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When I start up the computer sometimes it beeps, 4 short one long then 2 short one after that it repeats. I tried looking online but I couldn't see anything on my specific beeps. I already unplugged everything, undusted it, and checked if anything was loose nothing loose. Its working normally as far as I can see when I get pass the beeps.


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OS Version: Microsoft Windows 10 Pro, 64 bit
Processor: AMD A10-5800K APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, AMD64 Family 21 Model 16 Stepping 1
Processor Count: 4
RAM: 8133 Mb
Graphics Card: AMD Radeon R9 200 Series, -2048 Mb
Hard Drives: C: 465 GB (104 GB Free);
Motherboard: MSI, A78M-E35 (MS-7721)
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HERE is the support site for your MSI A78M-E35 motherboard.
Its manual should have the list of beep codes.

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HERE is the support site for your MSI A78M-E35 motherboard.
Its manual should have the list of beep codes.

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After looking through the manual I don't see any list of beep codes.
Are you positive that beep code is "4 short, 1 long, 2 short"?

I went through a 2012 list of MSI motherboard beep codes, and there's no 4-1-2 beep code mentioned.
https://forum-en.msi.com/faq/article/bios-beep-codes

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I added a video link of the beeping on startup, also now sometimes I just get 4 beeps.
According to its support site, your MSI motherboard has an AMI BIOS.
According to the 2012 beep code list, 4 beeps indicates "timer not operational - bad motherboard".

Your video played fine, but all I could hear was the fan spinning.
I couldn't hear any beeps.

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According to its support site, your MSI motherboard has an AMI BIOS.
According to the 2012 beep code list, 4 beeps indicates "timer not operational - bad motherboard".

Your video played fine, but all I could hear was the fan spinning.
I couldn't hear any beeps.

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The Beeping is in the first 10 secounds try increasing your volume and the video volume.
So is the 4 beeps a big problem?
My volume is already set at 100% and can't go any louder.

I'm not a hardware expert, so I can't answer your question.

Is Windows still loading and is your computer still working okay?

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My volume is already set at 100% and can't go any louder.

I'm not a hardware expert, so I can't answer your question.

Is Windows still loading and is your computer still working okay?

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Oh I see, well the beeps are there but yes windows still loads and computer is working fine too.
I would research the beeping issue and try to find out its cause before a more serious issue occurs.
It's my guess it's hardware-related, but like I already said, I'm not a hardware expert.

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I would research the beeping issue and try to find out its cause before a more serious issue occurs.
It's my guess it's hardware-related, but like I already said, I'm not a hardware expert.

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Alright I'll do that and leave this post open in the mean time, thank you
You're welcome, and good luck. (y)

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Ok so update.Same issue is present but I was able to just restart until it boots normally, now it take forever for it to boot normally.I tested the ram by taking out each stick restarting, either way it still beeped, so I came to the decision that maybe its just the processor/motherboard that is bad. I wanted to know how do I test that before buying a new motherboard/processor. I don't know if anyone will reply but I don't know what else to do.
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From my experiences, computer hard drive does produce sounds while it is working. However, some abnormal sounds, like clicking, also could indicate serious hard drive problems, like bad sectors, physical damages and more.

Go diagnose it with professional software or CHKDSK.
Cold boot problems that go away after 1~2 restarts are very often pw supply problems. What happens is that when the system is OFF, the capacitors in the pw supply slowly lose charge. When you hit the ON button, the failing pw supply just does not have sufficient pw to boot the system. After a restart, the caps are up to full charge and it can now boot the system.
In your specs, you did not include the MOST important part; the exact pw supply you have installed. Do not post "500W" post the exact brand and model#

As for the cpu or board failing, cpus seldom fail. They either work or they do not; in fact cpus are actually pretty hard to hurt unless you overclock/overvolt them OR physically damage the cpu during installation. I would be much more suspect of the motherboard than the cpu. IMO msi is NOT a high end board mfg; at best a mid-level mfg. In addition that particular board does not appear to be one of msi's better quality boards.
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Hello,

From my experiences, computer hard drive does produce sounds while it is working. However, some abnormal sounds, like clicking, also could indicate serious hard drive problems, like bad sectors, physical damages and more.

Go diagnose it with professional software or CHKDSK.
So I did the CHKDSK and it came out fine

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Cold boot problems that go away after 1~2 restarts are very often pw supply problems. What happens is that when the system is OFF, the capacitors in the pw supply slowly lose charge. When you hit the ON button, the failing pw supply just does not have sufficient pw to boot the system. After a restart, the caps are up to full charge and it can now boot the system.
In your specs, you did not include the MOST important part; the exact pw supply you have installed. Do not post "500W" post the exact brand and model#

As for the cpu or board failing, cpus seldom fail. They either work or they do not; in fact cpus are actually pretty hard to hurt unless you overclock/overvolt them OR physically damage the cpu during installation. I would be much more suspect of the motherboard than the cpu. IMO msi is NOT a high end board mfg; at best a mid-level mfg. In addition that particular board does not appear to be one of msi's better quality boards.
So this is the pw
Corsair CX Series, CX430, 430 Watt Power Supply, 80+ Bronze Certified
Corsair makes some fine pw supplies however that one is NOT one of them. The cx or builder series is NOT designed for any type of gaming, overclocking or any other stressful endeavor.
The cx line is for a basic build only ie onboard video, low end system. The very first thing I would do would be to swap in a quality pw supply of at least 550~600W. If you want to use a corsair, the only recommend models are the AX, HX, or RM models. Other decent pw supplies; seasonic, FSP [only units with the 5yr warranty] or antec [only the HCG models]
Corsair makes some fine pw supplies however that one is NOT one of them. The cx or builder series is NOT designed for any type of gaming, overclocking or any other stressful endeavor.
The cx line is for a basic build only ie onboard video, low end system. The very first thing I would do would be to swap in a quality pw supply of at least 550~600W. If you want to use a corsair, the only recommend models are the AX, HX, or RM models. Other decent pw supplies; seasonic, FSP [only units with the 5yr warranty] or antec [only the HCG models]
So is the issue might be there isn't enough power?
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